lay off
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This was the essence of the rationale laid out by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong when the company said in May that it would lay off 14% of its workforce and eliminate “pure managers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Egeland said the NRC was forced to lay off "female aid workers and female teachers on the primary school level for girls because we don't have enough money".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
On Aug. 19, Sharp HealthCare in San Diego announced plans to lay off 168 employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Losing it could exacerbate financial struggles that have already caused some colleges to cut programs, lay off staff, and even close.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
At last report, the Baratheon fleet still lay off Storm's End, where Ser Cortnay Penrose continued to defy the besiegers in dead Renly's name.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
