trimming

Example Sentences

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With no signs of reprieve on the way, airlines have begun trimming their schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Seth Goldstein, an analyst at Morningstar who covers Tesla, told MarketWatch that he could see some investors trimming their portfolio in favor of SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Airlines are also hiking baggage fees, while trimming spring and summer routes.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

DBS cuts its target price for Air China’s Hong Kong shares to HK$4.10 from HK$4.90, while trimming its target price on China Southern to HK$3.40 from HK$3.60.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I imagine myself trimming back all the stray branches of my thoughts, focusing on just this place, just this time.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth