as in to trim
to make neat
hurriedly sprucing up the hotel dining room before the breakfast crowd began showing up
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Here, the nailhead trim and traditional striped fabric go hand in hand for a statement yet classic bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
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Maybe find ways to trim the bureaucracy and lower taxes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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After testing a variety of bags, here are the best options to keep your gear safe and organized for every trip.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Other producers organized these tastings as well; Napa Valley, if anyone doubted, was a source for world class wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Spruce (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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