axe
Example Sentences
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And these men were largely not actually given the public axe, and not made to endure the resulting public humiliation.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
In September 2023 Epic said it would axe 830 roles, equating to around 16% of its workforce, citing similar struggles.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The future Peaches eventually strapped on an electric axe, then found she could do everything a band could do by herself, using electronics.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The TV clip the Journal mentions features individuals with little understanding of our organization and an axe to grind.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
They beat their axe handles against their meaty hands.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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