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[trim] / trɪm /








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He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

CEO Philipp Navratil’s challenge is to revive sales, trim fat from a business that has strayed beyond its core brands, and bring stability after years of turmoil.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The recent rally may be a reason to trim exposure to small-cap stocks rather than add to it, Sagal said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Smaller trim sizes have an intimacy. … You want to echo what’s going on in the text as an experience for the reader.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

No one wanted to trim its list of priorities, but how to raise funds when Tom White’s money eventually ran out was subject to much debate.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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