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She said she and her brother were forced to slash the asking price by £70,000 while continuing to pay rising maintenance charges, management fees and council tax on the empty property in Epsom.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He is using his money to not only tout his record and build a robust campaign operation, but to slash at competitors who present a threat to his candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"This budget does not raise property taxes and it refuses to slash services," Mamdani said as he announced his first budget to reporters.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Papa John’s is working to close hundreds of domestic stores, slash menu items and cut corporate jobs as it seeks to turn around its business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The only reliable signs were the black plumes of smoke from the dredges and the ever-present scent of burning leaves from slash piles set aflame by workers.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson