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Cadet, who spent several years working as a florist, prunes the thick green stems of the faux lilies and roses.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026 -
Van Tassel prunes her tomatoes throughout the season for better air circulation.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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But that idea oversimplifies how credit scoring actually works.—
David Schepp,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Strips (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strips%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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