trimming

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Most would do so by standardizing or trimming regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Most workers sit outside the scope of shunto altogether, said Stefan Angrick at Moody’s Analytics, while firms often claw back headline increases by trimming bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

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

“Edie trimming her nose hairs!” says Fina, gasping for air.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish