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topping

[top-ing] / ˈtɒp ɪŋ /


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Tree topping — where whole tops of trees or large branches are reduced to stubs — is also harmful for trees, according to Lancaster.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

Read: Corporate profit forecasts are topping expectations to an unusual degree.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

The owner had argued that they were used in a "small part" of the restaurant's 15-course menu and that diners were told they could opt for a non-ant alternative topping.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Data-center tax exemptions offered by states are facing a rapid backlash as the AI boom has driven their cost far beyond original projections, in some states topping $1 billion annually, the WSJ reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Papa had already left to look for work, either topping carrots or thinning lettuce.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez

Every drink, he wrote, relies on five basics: water, sugar, tea, milk and toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

She has seen formats incorporating sandwiches, hot dogs and pizzas, and toppings ranging from Nashville Hot chicken and bacon strips to elote and lobster.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

While sweetcorn is already a staple in South East Asian and Latin American puddings, it has largely been relegated to sandwich fillings and pizza toppings in the UK.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

As for toppings, finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt if you’re craving protein.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

In front of her, Rafe squinted at the toppings.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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