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verb • decrease gradually or bit by bit • cut small bits or pare shavings from • remove the skin from • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size | ||||
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verb • decrease gradually or bit by bit • cut small bits or pare shavings from • remove the skin from • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size | ||||
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verb • use cautiously and frugally • spend sparingly, avoid the waste of | ||||
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| New York Times17 Jun 2025 | Down 30 | |
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