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And even if you disagree with how Tafoya made her point, one thing is undeniable: People will be cutting back on luxuries in order to pay for skyrocketing energy prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

"It won't just be fewer bin collections or cutting of the grass - it will be cutting important, integral services."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

The merged bank will employ 120,000 worldwide, although UBS has already said it will be cutting jobs to reduce costs.

From Reuters • May 31, 2023

Meta will be cutting some layers of management, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday, naming 2023 its “Year of Efficiency.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

We will be cutting those out in a day or so, when you will see some real cow work.

From The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains by Patchin, Frank Gee