as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the hair stylist started by lopping off several inches from her long tresses, before beginning to shape what was left
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The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025 -
In that case, 33-year-old TJ Hoover woke up in the operating room to find people shaving his chest, bathing his body in surgical solution and talking about harvesting his organs.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Fed may have seen the quarter-point interest rate cut on September 17 as necessary because the labor market is flagging.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of heat, cut back on the hot sauce if this is a little too much for your tastes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Just as in 2025, P&G’s last venture to cut back was prompted by a slowdown in its sales.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Having a good grooming regimen is also recommended to ensure the dog's nails are clipped, their ears are cleaned, and the coat is brushed thoroughly.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Control expenses This means trimming or eliminating the costs that don’t directly impact growth, profitability, or long-term sustainability of your business.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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To save money in 2026, MetroConnect will drop some low-ridership zones, trim operating hours and impose a three-mile cap on trips, said Natalia Jaramillo, communications director for Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Lop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lop%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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