A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AXED

Thu, 29 Jun '23
"Free to pursue other opportunities," dysphemistically
Thu, 16 Mar '23
Pink-slipped
Fri, 12 Aug '22
Cut off
Sun, 23 Jan '22
Got rid of
Sat, 13 Nov '21
Got rid of
Fri, 14 May '21
Cut