axed

[akst]

adjective

1. suddenly eliminated, as a job, role, or plan.

2. suddenly removed, eliminated, or cut, as a television program, movie, album, etc.

3. cut down, with or as if with an axe.

Example Sentences

Despite fears over the size of this year's crop, Mr Whalley said he was positive the event would not be axed, with organisers having taken "preventative measures" to preserve what has fallen.

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Unions have called for more spending on public services, higher taxes on the wealthy and for the budget cuts outlined by the short-lived Bayrou government to be axed.

From BBC

Wallace and Torode had hosted the show for 20 years, but were axed in July after a report upheld claims against them.

From BBC

Musk axed thousands of Twitter staff globally, downsizing the platform's trust and safety, human rights and media teams.

From BBC

Many of the axed workers were union members.

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