slash
verb (used with object)
to cut with a violent sweeping stroke or by striking violently and at random, as with a knife or sword.
has been slashing
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present perfect progressiveof slash (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Flexport also has been slashing staff, with 400 more layoffs last week.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
This year, Amazon has been slashing thousands of jobs as it aims to make major cost savings.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2023
The U.S. largest oil producer has been slashing costs and debt to boost cash returns to shareholders.
From Reuters ● Feb. 23, 2022
Fidelity, which has been slashing costs and offers index funds that are cheaper than comparable Vanguard funds, also funnels securities-lending revenue back into its index funds.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2019
The bank has been slashing expenses for years and Mr. Moynihan vowed Thursday to continue to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2015
