slashing

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

That could increase productivity and shift humans into new roles without slashing the manufacturing workforce, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In addition to changing venues, the outlet’s new global editorial director, Mark Guiducci, has made radical changes: slashing the guest list and banning outside media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“Phoebe and I saw her slashing and hacking away at the bushes in her back-yard.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech