prune
Example Sentences
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Those bushes aren’t going to prune themselves, but they can wait.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
After India restricted LPG supplies this month, catering companies were forced to prune their offerings for weddings and other parties—or find other fuels, such as charcoal and wood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Trees and plants are well-manicured: officials prune, shape and clear the shrubs regularly, and parks are governed by an elaborate rulebook that includes bans on activities like cycling, skating and kite-flying, depending on the park.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Arnold wasn’t afraid to prune the portfolio either.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
“What is in tonight’s stew, Mrs. Wigginbottom?” choked Mr. Slammer, his beardless face crinkled like a prune.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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