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trimming

[trim-ing] / ˈtrɪm ɪŋ /






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The move comes as other Medicare Advantage providers are curtailing markets and trimming benefits to offset rising costs in the health-insurance market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Berenberg cuts its recommendation on Novo Nordisk’s stock to hold from buy, trimming its target price to 305 Danish kroner from 325 kroner.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"Part of what we’re seeing today is probably traders trimming ahead of results rather than waiting to find out," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

"I have done all sorts, all sorts, trimming back brambles, conservation work, tidying up, setting up for events."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Opa reaches for a cake trimming, takes a bite.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

And yes, despite your editor’s constant trimmings, you’ll still kick off emphatic sentences with “Yes” more than 50 times.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

For income investors with a value bent, those six have the ingredients of a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

So far, so logistical – but the key challenge for royal organisers has been finding a way of ensuring Trump feels he has been given a full state visit with all the trimmings.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2025

Old Glory, Christmas decor and Easter trimmings suddenly pop up in their front yard.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2025

The day’s menu had been pasted on the glass and a special dinner with all the trimmings was laid out to attract customers.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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