trim away

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Using kitchen shears, trim away the excess dough, leaving about 1/2-inch overhang around the outside edge of the pie plate.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022

During this time, I gradually trim away the old diseased nail.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

When you go to trim away the excess dough, leave yourself about 1 inch of excess from the edge of the pie plate.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021

Allow top crust to overhang the edge of the pan by about 1 inch; trim away excess dough, then pinch the top and bottom crusts together all around the rim to seal the pie.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2015

Or perhaps she would trim away the rot and make a secret, thin soup out of it, one that she would not have to share with anyone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood