lay off

Example Sentences

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Little more than a year later, Microsoft said it would lay off as many as 9,000 workers after setting out plans to double down on its multi-billion-dollar AI spending.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

That figure doesn’t account for a round of job cuts the company had announced in February, at which time it said it would lay off around 12% of its U.S. workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

A year later, the company warned employees it could lay off 100 workers or even “shut down” in a company-wide memo obtained by TechCrunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The CEO has moved to cut costs by announcing plans to lay off staff.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Alby, lay off a bit. You’re hurtin’ more than helpin’, ya know?”

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner