trimmed
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Juda insisted a costly fuel subsidy and free school meal programme would be maintained, though the scheme has been significantly trimmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The company has trimmed its costs, laid off corporate staff and pulled back on big marketing spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
U.K. pharmaceutical giant GSK on Tuesday struck a $10.6 billion deal to buy U.S.-listed biotech company Nuvalent, its biggest acquisition in eight years as it seeks to bolster the cancer portfolio it had previously trimmed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Klein walked in a run, which trimmed the Dodgers’ lead to 6-5.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
When he had one row, he trimmed off the top edges so that each of the blocks slanted in.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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