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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are trimming" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where an action is currently taking place, typically in the present continuous tense.
Example: "The gardeners are trimming the hedges to prepare for the spring season."
Alternatives: "are cutting" or "are pruning".
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are trimming
verb
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'. The adposition of can be used in the present perfect tense to designate the removed part.
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Local governments are trimming their staff.
Even companies not receiving federal money are trimming back.
And they are trimming the rosters of men's teams.
In fact, health plans are trimming benefits to keep premium increases under 10percentt.
Local businesses are noticing in small ways that their customers are trimming budgets.
German manufacturers are still mired in a recession and are trimming back work forces.
The Falcons are trimming their playbook to help quarterback Matt Ryan build on his rookie success.
While the managers are trimming the high-yield position, they are still playing defense.
Others -- like the Meridien ($159, down from $240) -- are trimming weekend rates.
But both are trimming their policies in an effort to emulate the insurgent's success.
Others are trimming business hours, or staying shut on entire workdays, to save on labour.
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