as in mowing
to bring down by cutting
we need to cut down that dying tree
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As a rule of thumb, continue mowing warm-season lawns normally until night temperatures fall consistently below 70°F.—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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The standard fit is a single foil shaver, perfect for detailing edges or mowing over stubbled necklines.—
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“Cutting (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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