trimming

Example Sentences

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And don’t even get me started on the trimming, cutting and cleanup afterward.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Some observers in the crypto community saw the move as Trump Media trimming its Bitcoin holdings, likely at a significant loss.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Some were horrified; others suggested the trimming is a necessary trade-off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“GE could have chosen not to update its guidance for the potential war impact, stating that the situation is still too unpredictable….Instead, it took the prudent approach, trimming some of the underlying business drivers.”

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But considering the lilies as we might, our trimming back got us nowhere close to our goal, even without Rachel’s beauty aids.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver