Felling
Britishnoun
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Appeared in the October 13, 2026, print edition as 'Judge Blasts Administration For Felling Golf-Course Trees'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
“We need to innovate and look at the big swings, but families need more supports, providers need more supports right now,” Felling said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
Felling is cutting down the tree outright, while girdling refers to killing the tree by removing its access to nutrients, but not cutting it down.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2023
Felling such a tree doesn’t give Molosa any sense of accomplishment, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2022
Kvothe bolted to his feet midsentence and was halfway to the bar before the front door opened and the first of the Felling night crowd made their way inside.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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