noun
Etymology
Origin of paring
Example Sentences
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Paring the project down by concentrating on combat moves alone meant the Cranfield team worked fast.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
Paring down the ingredient list to essentials was key, and happily shrimp, scallions, noodles and a flavorful dressing didn’t leave us needing more.
From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Paring the revenue-raisers would, alas, make adding another spending measure into the bill more challenging.
From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2022
Paring back on trips and other discretionary expenses has allowed her to pay off about $10,000 of debt since 2020.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021
Improving the Soil by Paring and Burning.—It has long been familiarly known, that a decided improvement has been produced on some soils by burning.
From Elements of Agricultural Chemistry by Anderson, Thomas
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