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Other businesses which have survived said they were slashing prices, salaries and profit margins to stay afloat.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

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

After all, millions of motorists were slashing their driving time and hewing to social distancing measures.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2022

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

And then Marion's terror-filled face was close to his own, and Marion's lips were moaning his name, and Marion's hands were slashing at the thongs that bound him.

From The Courage of Captain Plum by Curwood, James Oliver