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were slashing

  • past progressive of slash.

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While many industries were slashing staff and struggling to hold on to customers, tech giants were doing the opposite.

From Washington Post Apr. 8, 2023

The Marlins made an ideal trade partner for the Dodgers because they were slashing payroll from a roster that had just won a title the previous fall.

From New York Times Jul. 23, 2016

Boeing added to its head count even as other firms were slashing jobs, Conway said, which helped the region weather the recession.

From Seattle Times Jul. 9, 2016

Casino gaming netted $1.5 billion for the horse industry, while school districts across the state were slashing services and raising taxes.

From Washington Times Sep. 17, 2014

Reassured by the smart way we were slashing through that first riffle, I ventured to steal a look over my shoulder.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)