axed

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Roles across consulting, sales and the Xbox gaming unit are among those likely to be axed, the people also said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

A total of 2,150 of the positions being axed are in Germany, with talks to be held with staff representatives in the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 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

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