slashing

Example Sentences

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CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Oracle was slashing thousands of workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The San Francisco-based company said it’s slashing roughly 7% of its global workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Lam has implemented dramatic changes in nearly two years at the helm, slashing bureaucratic red tape and pushing major infrastructure investments as he aims to boost economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

With saber, the target area is from the waist up, and saberists can use slashing motions to score with the side of their blades.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad