CUTS

British

/ kʌts /

acronym

Computer Users' Tape System

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Example Sentences

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As federal cuts threaten university funding, the increasingly lucrative offers from tech companies have only become more compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management intervened External link in 2023, the longtime CEO retired, and in 2024, the new CEO, Hardy, rolled out a new strategy External link, which included cost cuts.

From Barron's

The spending would include deep cuts to pay for the five-member board, including the chair.

From The Wall Street Journal

Right now, most academic programs are struggling under federal budget cuts; Lyme research is one area where Kennedy’s personal interest may be of use.

From Slate

The economy could show improvement in 2026, however, as the trade wars die down, more tax cuts kick in and businesses ramp up investment in artificial intelligence, analysts say.

From MarketWatch

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