1
: the act of cutting away an edge or surface
2
: something pared off
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The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.
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Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Guests enjoy an incredible exploration and paring of Cycladic foods and wines at CHES.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Using a sharp paring knife, a smallish slit is cut into each breast, about 1 1/2-inches deep.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Using a sharp paring knife, slice slits into the skin to allow steam to escape.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Guests enjoy an incredible exploration and paring of Cycladic foods and wines at CHES.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Using a sharp paring knife, a smallish slit is cut into each breast, about 1 1/2-inches deep.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Using a sharp paring knife, slice slits into the skin to allow steam to escape.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Paring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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