trim
verb (used with object)
to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc..
was trimming
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past progressiveof trim.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Six months after announcing that it would cut 6% of its global workforce, or about 600 jobs, Spotify said last week that it was trimming another 200 jobs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
In March, he announced the company was trimming or eliminating free services like laundry and dry cleaning.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
In December, the city announced it was trimming routes of its biggest parades because of a police shortage.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2022
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday confirmed it was trimming its bond buying programme in the first test this month of central banks’ determination to stick with plans to cut stimulus.
From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2021
An absolutely revolting clump of dark hair that probably means Camille was trimming her bangs again.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
