as in suckers
one who is easily deceived or cheated
an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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Dozens of mourners were seen gathering outside the victims’ homes to offer condolences.
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“Patsies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patsies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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