trim
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The more expensive bag - a size 25, was embellished with rhinestones on the clasp and trim - went for nearly seven times the starting bid.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
And to improve, she has said she wants to increase social services offered to those in the program and do more to trim costs to provide shelter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
That could mean selling when a sector shows weakness with little hope for a turnaround, or knowing when to trim a position.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Jones Act waivers trim pennies, though permanent repeal may cause more fundamental changes, such as reduced rail and truck transport of all goods, which could lower costs, emissions and infrastructure damage associated with cargo transportation.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
One winter a friend gave us a parlor stove with nickel trim.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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