trimming

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Most would do so by standardizing or trimming regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

These accounts often simulate holdings of a stock index, and managers aim to improve after-tax returns by actively trimming losses and gains to reduce taxable gains.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The German carmaker’s new 2035 strategy mentions additional models and derivatives above 911 and Cayenne but no trimming of the product range at the lower end, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Typical hedge trimming techniques, which use heavy machinery, can leave hedges sparse, creating unfavourable living environments for local animals like birds, hedgehogs and insects.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“What does abnormal mean?” he asked, a question that did not need or want an answer, and then went back to trimming the plants.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie