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chop (down)

verb

Definition of chop (down)

as in to cut (down)

to bring down by cutting we have to chop down that tree out front before it falls on the house

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mow

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To keep snakes away, mow your lawn, trim shrubs and trees, and remove brush piles.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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