as in to prune
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Some joke the best way to prune Bradford pears is with a chainsaw — cut at a horizontal angle flush with the ground.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026 -
There is still a lot of uncertainty, like whether or not to prune this season or decide to take out more vines.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The one remaining source of substantial opposition remains the faculty, who frequently claim that shorter degrees will dumb down expectations for students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The apparent solution among the education establishment is not to challenge kids to stretch their minds and hit the books but rather to dumb down the curriculum so everyone passes.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In many ways, CFOs are leading this transformation, as AI and humans work together to refine traditionally manual accounting processes, hone real-time analytics and insights, and reshape how their workforce drives value for the business.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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