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also stript (down)
as in pruned
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Although it's not considered invasive, star jasmine does grow vigorously, and can quickly creep up your home's structure or wrap itself around trees and other surrounding plants if not regularly pruned.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026 -
These perennials will provide color on and off throughout the year as long as they are moderately pruned after each flush of flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The show’s costumes were later refined after initial backlash to early images shared by Murphy.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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This system, refined over millions of years, supports metabolic needs for activities ranging from walking and running to speaking and singing.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Polamalu explained that the debate about what's more ethical is complicated, and it shouldn't be oversimplified.—
Rick Ritter,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brain researchers long knew that the model for studying memory oversimplified the complex processes that the brain uses to decide what to keep and for how long.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Nov. 2025
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If these things are getting trimmed, what’s being saved?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Here there is a wood-burning fireplace that has been beautifully trimmed, a large window, and a door to the rear deck.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Stripped (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripped%20%28down%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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