bloodletting

Example Sentences

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Apple even pushed through a rare round of cuts — though the bloodletting slowed by the end of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

This week he called for an end to the bloodletting.

From BBC

Ashes defeats in Australia usually mean sweeping changes to an England regime and the bloodletting will soon begin.

From BBC

At some point over the weekend, Cummins looks likely to once again become an Ashes-winning captain and the bloodletting of this England regime will begin.

From BBC

Discovery come two days after the Walt Disney Co. implemented a bloodletting across its film and television marketing teams, television publicity, casting and development as well as corporate operations.

From Los Angeles Times