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cutting

[kuht-ing] / ˈkʌt ɪŋ /


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GoPro also announced in April it was cutting 23 percent of its staff, which had numbered 631.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Gone is any chance of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates soon, for one thing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When fuel prices rise significantly, airlines such as the Irish budget carrier typically respond by cutting flights or exiting the market altogether, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At selected spots in rural areas, Soviet soldiers began cutting trees, surrounding the clearings with barbed wire.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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