axe

Example Sentences

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Last week, British bank Standard Chartered announced plans to axe thousands of jobs by 2030 as artificial intelligence replaces employees in a range of administrative roles.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Still, this could reverse if hiring slows or jobs face the axe due to lingering uncertainty, while the ECB already expects wage growth to cool this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

After nearly six years at Meta as a content strategist, one total company rebrand, and three previous mass layoffs, I got the axe.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

A response was sorely needed and the Newcastle head coach attempted to jolt his side by wielding the axe.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

An axe and short sword hung from his belt; and over his shoulder, he wore the stubby bow of the Fair Folk warrior.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander