axing
Example Sentences
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There have been reports they are considering axing the tournament external-link after no other countries adopted the format and after it had made losses of £9m external-link in the first two years.
From BBC
The bank plans to use the money to cut further costs by axing jobs in central offices and hiring instead young people to strengthen its commercial franchise and boost its digital capabilities, the sources said.
From Reuters
He lets them know that he's icing Gerri and, since he's in a mood, axing Cyd too, instructing Tom to stay on Roman to make sure he doesn't punk out.
From Salon
However, the company reversed the move amid protests that it was axing one of the few programs that nurtured diverse talent.
From Los Angeles Times
But OpenAI is now leading a headlong race, tech giants are axing their ethicists and, in any case, the horse may have already left the barn.
From Washington Post
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