slash

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The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He is using his money to not only tout his record and build a robust campaign operation, but to slash at competitors who present a threat to his candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He recently led a study that analysed whether such on-demand manufacturing could reduce overproduction of garments, and slash the carbon emissions associated with transporting them from Asia to Europe, for example.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"This budget does not raise property taxes and it refuses to slash services," Mamdani said as he announced his first budget to reporters.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Figure 5.29: The note following the slash is the bass note of the chord.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones