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firing

adjective as in combustible

noun as in arson

Strongest match

Strong matches

noun as in discharge

noun as in fling

noun as in pottery

Weak matches

noun as in shooting

Strongest match

noun as in volley

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According to a person not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, everything with the Lakers is being evaluated and that included firing scouts on Thursday.

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He said he shared his opinions with the Angels, did not call for any firings, and returned home.

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Hamas denied firing any shots in Gaza and said the location targeted in Lebanon wasn’t a training camp but an area crowded with civilians.

China’s strategy, described by those close to Beijing’s decision-making as Plan A, aims to coerce Taiwan into capitulation without firing a shot.

He provided the testimony that led to a series of arrests—then interrogations and torture, followed in most cases by a final march to the gallows, firing squad or guillotine.

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