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were axing
  • past progressive of ax.

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This was not another round of cuts, unless the Mets were axing every veteran on the roster.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2011

Pickmen were axing them out of the air with yells of glee, as the zanphs milled, then spread out to attack.

From The Buttoned Sky by Reynard, Geoff St.

“What’s that you were axing me?” cried Mr. Mahony to a supposed interrogator in the crowd.

From Humours of Irish Life by Various

I thought you were axing me to wed you.

From Hobson's Choice by Brighouse, Harold

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