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trims

  • plural
    of trim.
    trim
    verb (used with object)
    to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc..
  • present tense form
    of trim (3rd person singular).
    trim
    verb (used with object)
    to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc..

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That was slightly below the midpoint of an earlier company forecast, as it trims its expectations for ad sales due to a “slightly slower-than-expected rollout of some ad-product capabilities.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Bernstein trims its target price on AstraZeneca to 198 pounds from 200 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

However, the brokerage trims the stock’s target price to 5.80 baht from 6.00 baht to partly reflect near-term drag from asset divestment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Hong trims her earnings-per-share forecasts for Naver by 8% for both 2026 and 2027, citing expectations for softer near-term earnings and margin headwinds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Clara trims the hair around my head and ears until I’m practically bald.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar