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hacksawing

verb

present participle of hacksaw

as in sawing

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Then, about 50 years ago, lightning struck the oak’s crotch, splitting the tree nearly in two.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
In this climate, splitting your funds between both accounts may make the most sense.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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The blade can make light work of opening packages, cutting cord, slicing through leather, and more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
Airlines are likely slicing what passengers can't compare on shopping sites – legroom, complimentary snacks, customer service staffing ratios.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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Beijing has moved to insulate itself economically, slashing crude imports nearly 50% since the war started, according to The Wall Street Journal, and bolstering domestic energy.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026
But there’s no sign Washington is serious about slashing the budget or raising taxes.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

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