How to Use trimming in a Sentence

trimming

noun
  • Green bins are for yard trimmings and food waste.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
  • How many ounces of scraps were cast aside from the trimmings?
    — Nathan Hurst, Smithsonian, 12 Apr. 2017
  • The roof of the car bears twelve white plumes with black trimmings.
    — Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2018
  • The black trimming needs to go, as do the strange armpit stripes.
    — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Then, aim to do most of your trimming with the tip of that string.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022
  • They can be placed in yard trimmings carts if the lid closes.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Don't burn your dead, dry garden trimmings.
    — Brenda Daly, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
  • To make soup, spread the bones and trimmings such as skin in a large roasting pan.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Click through for inspo for your own trimming—or stick to your tried-and-true.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Moore then showed off the entrance of his home, with red and black walls and wood trimmings.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • With a few exceptions, light trimming can be done any time of the year.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Start the trimmings by removing stems that need to be cut back to the ground.
    — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 May 2017
  • Some city services, such as tree trimming, have been cut to save money.
    — Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Regular trimming of their nails will help keep your dog pain-free and healthy.
    — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Meat trimmings are the bits and pieces leftover from prepared steaks and roasts.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
  • Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches, and debris.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Give fruit trees light trimmings as needed to direct growth.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Instead, focus will turn to projects like tree trimming and brush work.
    — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • But trimming isn’t enough to convince long-term buy-and-holders.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Earle teamed the mesh pumps with a body-hugging olive green minidress with lace trimming.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • After 3 to 4 hours, add beer, spices, brisket fat and trimmings.
    — Dallas News, 1 July 2019
  • In many cases, the culprit is over-trimming.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Do the trimming as soon as possible.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Trim overgrown house plants; use trimmings for cuttings.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Most crape myrtles need very little trimming.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
  • The lashes themselves may be a bit too long for some and require some trimming.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    — David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    — Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Its Baratta blend is a short rib, brisket and Wagyu steak trimming.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022
  • The upshot is a bit more case stretching, which leads to frequent neck trimming.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2021

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