as in mowing
to bring down by cutting
we need to cut down that dying tree
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Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.—
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Southern Living,
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Avoid mowing in the early morning or mid-day, as wet grass and strong sunlight can harm your lawn.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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“Cutting (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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