slashing

Example Sentences

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She warned that the war had devastated the city's economy, slashing tourist numbers by around 95 percent and forcing hundreds of hotels to close.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

This would mean slashing the benefits of some of the most low-income SSI recipients by up to a third — about $330 a month in Burton’s case — or ending their support altogether.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

While reducing reserves is a long-term goal, Gapen said, slashing assets could make the financial system less resilient in periods of economic stress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Blackstone and KKR valued their Medallia loans to around 80 cents on the dollar in December before slashing them to 60 cents this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Ron tried to pull the bag away from Crookshanks, but Crookshanks clung on, spitting and slashing.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling