prune

Example Sentences

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Hold off on pruning plants in spring until temperatures are steadily warming.

From Seattle Times

This initial increase in cortical thickness is considered to reflect an explosion of synapses, that is, connections between neurons, while the subsequent thinning is thought to reflect a pruning away of unused connections.

From Scientific American

The festival is a chance to learn more about the living art form of bonsai, in which ordinary trees and shrubs are miniaturized through techniques like pruning the roots or wiring the branches.

From Seattle Times

Exiting your lots is dangerous because the hedges and plants aren’t pruned to a reasonable height.

From Seattle Times

Additionally, faux flowers require no maintenance like watering or pruning, and they can be easily dusted or cleaned with a damp cloth.

From Seattle Times