as in to prune
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However, pruning mistakes can be very detrimental, introducing shock or infection to an otherwise thriving shrub, tree, or flower.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026 -
The olive trees on the property are pruned sparingly, watered once a week during their first year, and left to take deep root in soil that will sustain them for decades.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 May 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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Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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The rising cost of fuel and groceries has trimmed their choices to the necessities.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Instead of looking frumpy in an old T-shirt, look polished and refined in this shirt that won’t constrict your movements.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Microdosed injectables can help reduce oil production and refine skin texture, while PN injections, such as Rejuran, subtly improve elasticity and density over time.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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