Example Sentences

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Gold was trimming its losses Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would postpone attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure following “productive conversations” between the two countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The city previously announced that it was trimming the length of parades to ease strain on overstretched first responders.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2022

An employee said the pharmacy couldn’t find enough workers to stock the shelves, while a sign on the door said the store was trimming its opening hours due to staffing shortages.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2021

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

I had spread out part of the Sunday Sun and was trimming the wood down before sanding it.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson