as in to prune
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Others will spread into a shrub-like habit unless pruned.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025 -
Standout deals include a carbon steel trowel, a 20-pack of nursery plant pots under $20, and a durable pair of pruning gloves.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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The new console could certainly handle it, even if developers had to dumb down the graphics a smidge.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Why dumb down what was once a sophisticated and nuanced show?—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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While home renovation isn’t a novel concept—people have been tweaking and refining their spaces for centuries—the physical act of remodeling is growing increasingly more nuanced.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Finding the intersection of these three factors can enable professionals to make strategic decisions and take aligned actions that meet their needs, whether that’s skill-building, refining their brand or targeting a new industry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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