trimming

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He recommends trimming tech holdings, rebalancing portfolios with more bonds, and adding exposure to Europe, not fleeing U.S. stocks altogether.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Brian Calka, a senior vice president at DTE’s electric arm, said trimming only begins after workers carefully plan and engage with residents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Cleveland Fed’s median CPI, which picks the midpoint item rather than trimming the ends, is running near headline inflation.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

A major study with a 10-year follow-up has found that trimming a damaged meniscus does not improve symptoms or knee function when compared to a placebo procedure.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

At around four o’clock, with light draining out of the day, Shin and Park sidled toward the fence, trimming trees as they moved.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden