axed

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One of his projects, focused on adaptation to climate change, has already been axed, and he cannot hire any more PhD students, with a giant question mark over his funding.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When Colbert announced last year that his show was being axed by CBS after this season, there were reports that the program was losing up to $50 million a year.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Forest axed Nuno in September, with the Portuguese quickly taking over at West Ham, who had sacked Graham Potter.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In 2017, Disney sued a New York company offering “Star Wars” and “Frozen” character knockoffs at birthday parties, but voluntarily dismissed the case a year later after a judge axed most of its trademark claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Ain’t nothing fra-gile ’bout running when you think you’re ’bout to get axed by someone strong as Mr. Leroy.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis