axed

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They also brandished placards emblazoned with various messages playing on the company's name, such as "Berliners Axed, Shareholders Flourishing" and "Budget Above Staff Futures?"

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Axed a year short of its planned five-season run, fans had to be satisfied with a miniseries that was “a bit crap”, according to one reader.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2017

HMS Ark Royal has clocked up 621,551 nautical miles as part of her service Axed aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal will be given a final send-off later.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2011

Axed after two episodes that failed to attract any kind of audience.

From The Guardian • Oct. 22, 2010

Axed him, I did, if he'd y'r lave, and he gev me back-answers as free as y' please.

From Mates at Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant