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View definitions for firing

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

noun as in shooting

Strongest match

noun as in volley

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Police said the suspect stopped the car in the middle of the El Toro Road, just south of Avenida De La Carlota, got out of the vehicle and started firing at approaching police cars.

A lot of your letter writers got their wish with the firing of DeShaun Foster.

Quarterback Ryan Hopkins, bouncing back from turnovers last week, kept firing away against a strong Bishop Gorman defense, getting the ball to his outstanding receivers and not letting penalties or an interception reduce his confidence.

It may help explain the "pro-growth" direction given to regulators, including the firing of the chair of the CMA in January.

From BBC

The remarks prompted a widespread conservative backlash on social media, including demands for Kimmel’s firing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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