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paring

noun as in chip

noun as in sliver

noun as in splinter

Strongest match

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The South Korean appliance maker's India unit opened at 1,710.1 rupees on the National Stock Exchange -- compared with a 1,140 rupees issue price -- before paring some of the gains in early trading.

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Its stock opened higher on its first day of trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange, gaining over 2.0% to 332.80 rupees before paring gains.

The biggest riser was Close Brothers, whose shares climbed as much as 10% before paring some of the gains.

Oracle shares, which have surged this year as the company announced huge new contracts, fell as much as 7.1% before paring losses and ending the day down 2.5%.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned for its 21st season, with the new parings of celebrities and dancers revealed.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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