Example Sentences

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Amazon, which said in January it was slashing 16,000 jobs, is also making cuts in its selling partner services team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

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 • 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 • Dec. 11, 2025

Last November, Target said it was slashing expenses with a goal of saving $2 billion to $3 billion over the next three years.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023

The mainsail was slashing back and forth like a demon gone mad.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen