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fired



ADJECTIVE
discharged
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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He scored the unforgettable second goal in the final-day decider at home to Hearts when, with the score level at 1-1, Maeda fired beyond Alexander Schwolow on 87 minutes to send Celtic Park wild.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Weber alleged that after she raised concerns about gender pay disparities, she was pressured to resign her vice provost job and was fired when she refused to do so.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

A Chinese submarine fired the ballistic missile fitted with a dummy warhead earlier this month, reaching far into the Pacific Ocean.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Thousands took to the streets in Kyiv and other cities after Zelensky fired 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“J.P. Morgan actually fired us as a customer,” said Charlie.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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