"Massive cutbacks" refers to a significant reduction or decrease in something, usually related to resources, spending, or activities. It indicates a substantial and noticeable scaling back of something.
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Sentences with «massive cutbacks»
- Despite massive cutbacks on exploration and development, companies like Shell and BP still need a price of US$ 60 a barrel by the end of this year if they are to break even on many of their current projects — almost double the current market price. (climatenewsnetwork.net)
- «The most dangerous thing this union faces today is the budget crisis,» UFT President Michael Mulgrew told delegates at their May 12 meeting as he discussed a new campaign, For our kids, to stop massive cutbacks. (uft.org)
- Nineteen governors facing massive cutbacks and major budget shortfalls — including four Republicans — released a joint letter last week urging Congress to pass stimulus legislation. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
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