as in to prune
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February into early March is the ideal window for pruning roses and flowering vines like summer-blooming clematis, Dutchman's Pipe, and native honeysuckle.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026 -
After frost, check stems carefully, prune only dead wood, mulch roots, and avoid rushing repairs that may cause more harm.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 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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For once, the Perrys promised, over many, many drinks, a movie would be made that didn’t dumb down the story on which it was based.—
Susan Cheever,
Vogue,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kondrat suggests trimming off the rotten, mushy tissue and letting the plant and soil dry out for 2 weeks or so.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Adhere to Best Practices When Cutting As with trimming the branches of trees that overhang your property, make your cuts with an eye to the health of the bush.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, the trio of siblings has spent months refining their routines, and Zara plans to join her parents for their next stint on stage.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Starting with a focus on low-profile mechanical keyboards, the brand refined the balance between slim portability and satisfying key travel—an area long defined by compromise.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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