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shredding

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[shred-ing] / ˈʃrɛd ɪŋ /
Or shreading

noun

  1. furring attached to the undersides of rafters.


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Origin of shredding

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

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Others suggest shredding and freezing parts of the chicken for stretch meals.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The main challenge comes from contamination introduced during the vehicle shredding process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Most of us can only dream about becoming the talk of the office by shredding like a pro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“We’re not looking for people to be shredding like crazy,” says Naomi Folta, a team rider for GrlSwirl.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Vola hung the dish towel on its peg, crossed to the fireplace, and began shredding newspaper onto the grate.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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