Deliveries of mail could be delayed because of cost-cutting.

由于削减成本，邮件的递送可能会延迟。

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This rule does not imply that cost-cutting should not be tried.

这一规则并不意味着不应该尝试削减成本。

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Another problem is that the cost-cutting approach hinders innovation and discourages creative people.

另一个问题是，削减成本的方法阻碍了创新，也阻碍了有创造力的人。

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On Wednesday, thousands of public employees in Greece held a strike to protest cost-cutting measures.

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"And that cost-cutting is resulting in higher unemployment, and of course the higher unemployment is creating lack of demand.

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But Mr.Obama's critics point out that the $100 million in cost cutting is miniscule - just a tiny fraction of one percent of the federal budget deficit.

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In December, Prince unveiled a cost-cutting plan led by investment banking head Robert Druskin.

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At the same time, there remains a significant focus on cost-cutting, Mr. Cudahy said.

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Cost-cutting has helped the company deliver profits in its core business, despite weaker revenue.

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