- present participle of slash.
slashing
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The opening credits spoof the iconic James Bond gun barrel signature, with Jason slashing his long blade instead of shooting a gun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
One of the companies, Entalpic, began life with the goal of slashing carbon-dioxide emissions by using AI for materials-science research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
As more homes hit the market, sellers in many areas are slashing prices..
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Now it is looking to accompany its move upmarket by slashing costs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
The dwarf waddled after him, slashing with the torch, jabbing it at the stone man’s eyes.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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