trim

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Lower-income households are the least able to withstand the strain at the pump—some already report trying to trim back on road trips and discretionary spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At a cabinet meeting over the weekend, ministers and Prabowo decided to trim the programme from six days per week to five in primary and secondary schools starting Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“They tried to mask their movements by changing the mirrors and modifying the car’s trim to change its appearance,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Finally, Goldman noted that last week investors continued to trim exposure to risk, with its U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

We walk out past the lilac trim and the off-white walls, past the old New Yorkers and out the door.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon