slashing

Example Sentences

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has removed his Malibu mansion from the market—months after slashing $3 million from the property’s asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"This will allow us to deliver a 'food & drink' trade deal worth £5.1bn a year, backing British jobs and slashing costly red tape for our farmers, producers and businesses."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Dealing with deficits, whether through slashing spending or raising taxes, would have the opposite effect.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The yard was already flooded and the rain was slashing down.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy