trimming

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Most would do so by standardizing or trimming regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

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

“Like mowing his lawn, and trimming his peonies.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia