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also stript (down)
as in pruned
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Azalea Along with rhododendrons, azaleas (Rhododendron) should be pruned in early spring right after the flowers fade.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gibbs, a father to two daughters, describes the way parenting redirected his gaze inward and, in turn, refined the work.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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In both situations, the instruments have been extensively refined to deliver a satisfying auditory experience.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Viewing their actions and ideas strictly through a Cold War lens has oversimplified Korean hopes and ambitions and flattened the complexity of their post-liberation experience.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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The planet sitting below was dramatically oversimplified — just a smooth sphere with no geography or oceans.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Each component had to be soldered under magnification, with wiring trimmed to millimeter precision and excess material removed wherever possible.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Stripped (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripped%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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