Example Sentences

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“We are getting it in Intel today, and we were getting it for Micron a year ago,” he said, adding that ValueWorks has been trimming its holdings in Micron.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Blackstone has invested more than $11 billion in Indian companies and assets over the years, but has been trimming its interests over time in Indian REITs.

From Reuters • Sep. 23, 2022

Separately, Wal-Mart has been trimming jobs at its Bentonville, Ark., headquarters and its California-based e-commerce operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2017

McDonald’s closed restaurants in the early 2000s and has been trimming its U.S. store count this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2015

Job losses are to be expected in big corporate mergers, so it’s not surprising that T-Mobile has been trimming at headquarters before the deal is finalized.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2013