as in to prune
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Big Leaf, Oak Leaf, Mountain, and Climbing hydrangeas flower on old growth and respond best to pruning after blooming.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026 -
In late spring to early summer when the plant is done blooming, prune the plant all the way around to keep it more compact and bushy.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Faculty Pushback The one remaining source of substantial opposition remains the faculty, who frequently claim that shorter degrees will dumb down expectations for students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The apparent solution among the education establishment is not to challenge kids to stretch their minds and hit the books but rather to dumb down the curriculum so everyone passes.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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How To Dethatch Your Lawn The day before dethatching, mow your lawn as usual to trim the grass and remove excess debris from the lawn, then water the lawn lightly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, The Brutalist used AI to refine Adrien Brody’s Hungarian accent.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Offer practical help, then invite feedback to refine plans together.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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