prune

Example Sentences

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Arnold wasn’t afraid to prune the portfolio either.

From Barron's

Recent studies have increasingly tied the complement cascade to excessive synaptic pruning and to neurological disorders.

From Science Daily

Having pruned the administrative state and cut red tape, experts say Lam will focus on spurring private sector growth and digital and technological progress.

From Barron's

This idea led to the widely accepted theory that excessive "synaptic pruning," the process of removing weak or unused connections, could contribute to neuropsychiatric conditions.

From Science Daily

“What is in tonight’s stew, Mrs. Wigginbottom?” choked Mr. Slammer, his beardless face crinkled like a prune.

From Literature