lay off

Example Sentences

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Tech giants such as Meta and Coinbase continue to lay off employees, citing the way AI is reshaping how people work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Amazon announced in January that it would lay off more than 30,000 workers, while Oracle laid off more than 10,000 workers.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by the war in Iran, with soaring fertiliser and energy prices forcing many to lay off workers and reduce the amount of land they farm.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When Meta Platforms said in April that it would lay off 10% of its staff, Allen Sun quickly booked a trip to Menlo Park, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Harry was astonished to hear Hermione talking about Mrs. Weasley like this and could not blame Ron for saying angrily, “Can’t you two lay off her for five seconds?”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling