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Re:Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division by orlp on Tuesday October 28, 2025 @08:11AM (#45731767)
Passive voice deflects responsibility and agency.

Loss happens, firings are a decision.

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Re:Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division by slumberlust on Tuesday October 28, 2025 @06:20PM (#45740008)
Ironically, Amazon's document writing culture stresses NOT using passive voice, but it seems acceptable to do so when you need to spin a PR.
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