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Noun
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Hundreds of teachers are being non-reappointed due to budget cuts, creating uncertainty for educators, students, and families.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026 -
The budget the mayor proposed last month included cuts to several services, including $11 million from arts and culture and reductions to funding for parks, libraries and youth services.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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