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No winter protection is necessary for trees in warm-weather zones but winter is the best time for pruning to keep their growth in check and maintain their shape.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026 -
Spring is the most appropriate time to employ these pruning tactics in accordance with lilac’s growing needs.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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After making a slew of undrafted free-agent signings, the Broncos are trimming their offseason roster as rookie minicamp kicks off this weekend.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Brian Kemp signs 34 bills, trimming his backlog with days left to act on this year’s legislation.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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