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.
was slashing
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past progressiveof slash.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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LyondellBasell said Friday that it was slashing its dividend in half in an effort to save cash, as the chemicals market looks set to continue weakening.
From MarketWatch β Feb. 20, 2026
Then, in January 2024, the company said it was slashing 25% of its workforce as part of an effort to focus on long-term growth.
From Barron's β Dec. 11, 2025
The leaked presentation follows calls in December for an urgent review of the company's operations after the rail firm announced it was slashing West Coast Mainline services throughout December.
From BBC β Jan. 16, 2024
Last week, Facebook parent Meta said it was slashing another 10,000 jobs in addition to the 11,000 culled in November.
From Seattle Times β Mar. 23, 2023
The mainsail was slashing back and forth like a demon gone mad.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
