Which preposition to use with pruning

in Occurrences 13%

Cook 1 pound of prunes in a large saucepan with sliced lemon, a piece of stick cinnamon and brown sugar.

of Occurrences 12%

I conceive that, by a judicious pruning of the somewhat luxuriant growth of Pure Algebra, Analytical Geometry, and Mere Problems, sufficient leisure may be gained for the studies of the undergraduates, and sufficient time for the questions of the examiners.

with Occurrences 5%

"Best thing is some dried prunes with the pits taken out of 'em.

of Occurrences 4%

He flutters up and down like a butterfly in a garden, and while he is pruning of his peruke takes occasion to contemplate his legs and the symmetry of his breeches.

into Occurrences 4%

Cook 1/2 pound of prunes until soft; remove the stones and cut the prunes into small pieces.

by Occurrences 3%

To spend too much time in studies, is sloth; to use them too much for ornament, is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the humor of a scholar: they perfect nature, and are perfected by experience: for natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience.

until Occurrences 3%

Boil some prunes until tender.

from Occurrences 2%

That's the main thing!" He retreated accordingly, but before the evening was over, Bull regretted dismissing his little ally so quickly, for although Diablo indulged in no more threatening outbreaks of temper, he resolutely refused to eat the prunes from Bull's hand.

for Occurrences 1%

I weighed spices, counted out nuts and prunes for the children, and acted as cashier.

down Occurrences 1%

My task I have felt to be that of a judicious reporter, who cuts short what is of temporary interest, condenses what is too amplified for his limits and for written style, severely prunes down the repetitions which are inevitable where numerous

FOR Occurrences 1%

But it is my belief, and I have carefully studied the subject in all its bearings, that the crowning gift of Science to Man will be the system of PRUNING FOR CONSUMPTION.

over Occurrences 1%

Lay the chrimsel on a large platter and pour the prunes over all.

beside Occurrences 1%

My mother, herself finding her chief personal pleasure in her flowers, was often planting, or pruning beside me, at least if I chose to stay beside her.

on Occurrences 1%

Louise counted six prunes on my eight trees, and I have just four pears and not a single apple.

Which preposition to use with  pruning