trimming

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Most would do so by standardizing or trimming regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Wells Fargo analysts led by Ken Gawrelski reiterate an Overweight rating on Meta and Alphabet while trimming their price targets.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The German carmaker’s new 2035 strategy mentions additional models and derivatives above 911 and Cayenne but no trimming of the product range at the lower end, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

At midday, despite a scorching sun, Granny, seemingly indefatigable, went about with impressive skill trimming the rosebushes as we talked about trees and flowers and how to best cultivate them.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane