trimming

Example Sentences

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Trimming its headline size is worthwhile, but the larger opportunity lies in the operating framework behind it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Trimming the number of flights Delta is planning to fly, in response to high fuel prices, could help provide more buffer and leave more time for maintenance, executives said in their messages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Trimming toenails is nobody’s idea of a good time, no matter your age.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

The company, which goes by both Adam’s Tree Service and Adam’s Tree Removal and Trimming, is run by Adam Atiyeh.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2023

“No. He does other work that isn’t so noisy. Trimming, fertilizing—that sort of thing. Quiet things that won’t wake the neighborhood.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen