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Example Sentences

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In the longer term, high oil prices risk pushing consumers into habits that slash their oil use, or could trigger a recession that hurts demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Drug trials suggest Wegovy can help slash the risk of future heart and circulation problems.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It was a tale of two seasons for Smith, who dazzled with a .297/.357/.443 slash line through his first 75 big league games, but hit a snag over his next 59 games, slashing just .153/.248/.232.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

In the Philippines, some tricycle taxi drivers have seen fuel price hikes slash their daily earnings in half.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The only thing unsettling about his appearance was a thick white scar that ran from just beneath his right eye to his jaw, like an old knife slash.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan