In general,dead or living parts of plants need to be removed to improve the shape or growth of the plant.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

We will tell why exercise is important, and some of the popular ways to get in shape.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

And it permits him to use his sense of design, color and shape in many ways.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

This man is wearing plastic objects in his hair to curl and shape it.

VOA: special.2009.08.09

While its economy is in much better shape than that of Greece, many Germans seem to agree that austerity is needed.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

When he came to power the IOC was in bad shape financially and politically.

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

"The President and Secretary Clinton both see India as a really important partner for us, not only in addressing bilateral issues, but also in working with us to shape the world of the 21st century."

VOA: standard.2009.07.17