as in to prune
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Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf root stock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025 -
In the trim room, workers prune the buds of a new strain called Berry Payton.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2025
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Build authentic LinkedIn content: skip the AI shortcuts Don't let AI dumb down your message.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Why dumb down what was once a sophisticated and nuanced show?—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Paint the baseboards, crown molding, or trim around doors and windows.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wiley’s running the numbers on possible price increases for essential construction materials and said tariffs could push up prices for forest products — including lumber, plywood, cabinets, wood doors and trim — by 10% to 15%.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Besides his new devotion to the war and his wife, Schiele also refined his technical skills and style during his late era.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Each pitch gives you a chance to refine your messaging, address weaknesses, and improve your delivery.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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