What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pressure on series by journalist that's trimmed (6)" mean?

The definition is "trimmed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Pressure") + RUN (synonym="series") + ED (abbreviation="journalist") = PRUNED; definition: "trimmed" The answer is PRUNED.

Pressure on series by journalist that's trimmed (6)

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