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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There had been rumors that Brown could be traded this offseason, as the Celtics continue to trim a significant amount of money off their books.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025 -
The Pacers showed their trademark determination and never quit, trimming the deficit down to 10 points with two-and-a-half minutes left.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.—
Alex Adamopoulos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Lucile Bluford Day in KC The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Omega Chapter is organizing events in honor of Bluford on Tuesday at the Kansas City Public Library.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Attentive staffers will be on hand for towel drops and spritz refills, as well as to help arrange water sports or beach games.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Spruce (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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