lay off

Example Sentences

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In a memo to staff last month, Meta said it would lay off around 8,000 people, roughly 10% of its staff, and close 6,000 other open positions.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Amazon announced in January that it would lay off more than 30,000 workers, while Oracle laid off more than 10,000 workers.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

When Meta Platforms said in April that it would lay off 10% of its staff, Allen Sun quickly booked a trip to Menlo Park, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The cuts come as other major tech companies this year, including Meta, Block, Oracle and others, lay off thousands of workers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

They glare at Maniac, but Giant John tells them to lay off.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli