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fired



ADJECTIVE
discharged
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Katz recommended Junger get fired so she would “not have to pay out.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

It remains unclear how many shots were fired, Worley said.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Bartiromo’s attorney disputed reports that she had been fired.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Late last season, coach Sean McVay fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, and Ben Kotwica served as interim coordinator for the final two games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

When asked what a painting meant, he often fired it.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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