slashing

Example Sentences

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has removed his Malibu mansion from the market—months after slashing $3 million from the property’s asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"This will allow us to deliver a 'food & drink' trade deal worth £5.1bn a year, backing British jobs and slashing costly red tape for our farmers, producers and businesses."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

That doesn’t necessarily require slashing benefits, but it could involve gradual changes—adjusting eligibility ages, modifying benefit formulas, or finding ways to control healthcare costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

A slashing tush caught me in the calf of my right leg.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson