trim
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Five of Swinney's 12 cabinet secretaries departed at this month's election, allowing the first minister to trim the size of his top team to nine in line with his efforts to make efficiency savings.
From BBC • 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
Feinberg, the retired lawyer, said he is considering if and when to trim some of his chip holdings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
But you didn’t hear Granny complain about having to trim wicks, clean smoked-up lamp chimneys, and fool with kerosene when other ladies could just pull a ceiling cord to get light.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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