trim
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Over and over again, New York called on Brunson to get them another bucket to trim the seemingly insurmountable deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“Clearly, consumers didn’t trim back their Amazon shipments or restaurant trips,” said Thomas Simons, chief U.S. economist at Jefferies.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 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
His team trim hedges and look after trees for businesses and homeowners around the Welsh capital.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
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
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