Sentence examples for slicing about from inspiring English sources

The International Court of Justice settled a six-year maritime dispute, slicing about 8,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean from Chile's territory.

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs also anticipates slicing about $20 million from its $137 million budget to meet Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani's order that city agencies look for 15percentt budget cuts.

In addition to major cuts to domestic agencies, the House GOP proposal calls for slicing about $250 billion from Medicare over the next decade by asking well-off seniors to pay more for health coverage, placing new restrictions on Medigap policies and putting in place new co-payments and cost-sharing provisions for home health care, among other changes.

An additional 4percentt cut would slice about $115,000.

Proposals now under consideration would slice about 30 percent from the commission's budget.

Officials sliced about 95 miles away in 2005 to support construction of another dam.

While vegetables cook, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and then slice about 1/2-inch thick.

Drain, allow to cool briefly, then slice about 1/4-inch thick with an oiled knife.

That surpassed the peak achieved before the financial crisis and recession sliced about a quarter off the endowment's value.

Drain and rinse with cold water, then slice about 1/4 inch thick and place in a large bowl.

Simmer over medium heat until the thick part of a tentacle can easily be sliced, about 40 minutes.