slashing

Example Sentences

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VW, in the process of slashing thousands of jobs as profits and sales suffer, is seeking to reduce global production capacities by around one million vehicles -- half in China and half elsewhere, particularly Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Farmers are slashing expenses wherever possible, with some planting fewer seeds or switching to crops that require less fertilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Amazon, which said in January it was slashing 16,000 jobs, is also making cuts in its selling partner services team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Voters must stake UMA tokens to participate, and incorrect votes are penalized through slashing, creating strong financial disincentives to vote against a verifiable outcome regardless of any external position a participant may hold.”

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Ser Vardis attacked, slashing, but Bronn leapt away horn him, hopping lightly over a low, moss-covered stone.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin