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slashing

[slash-ing] / ˈslæʃ ɪŋ /


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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Oracle was slashing thousands of workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That doesn’t necessarily require slashing benefits, but it could involve gradual changes—adjusting eligibility ages, modifying benefit formulas, or finding ways to control healthcare costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The San Francisco-based company said it’s slashing roughly 7% of its global workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

It is a tiger, with slashing lines cut through its body, flashing perfect stripes of light.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith