as in to trim
to make neat
hurriedly sprucing up the hotel dining room before the breakfast crowd began showing up
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The findings come as companies ramp up AI investments while trimming their workforces, fueling concern across demographics.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
11 June 2026 -
The Spurs outlasted New York 115-111 in Game 3, trimming the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 entering Wednesday’s Game 4.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, the Far North Freefall Club, which organized the jump, now requires all parachutists to carry a hook knife.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Far North Freefall Club, which had organized the skydiving expedition, directed CNN’s questions to Australian Parachute Federation CEO Stephen Porter.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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“Spruce (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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