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And then there are little moments, every day, that are gutting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

The layoffs sweeping the technology industry are gutting diversity and inclusion departments, threatening company pledges to boost underrepresented groups in their ranks and leadership.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

A military pilot planning to leave for a job in commercial aviation may rethink that move, for example, at a moment when stay-at-home orders are gutting the travel industry.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2020

The "digital" companies are gutting the traditional companies.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2018

There are still moments of Rectify that are gutting.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2014