fired

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AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The newest Patriot surface-to-air missiles can be fired in seconds, but take more than two years to build and cost around $4 million each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In its statement on the shooting, the Israeli military said that a single shot was fired after the soldiers "perceived a vehicle accelerating towards them".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

This week, host Scott Pelley was also fired after he confronted newsroom leadership about the culling in a tense staff meeting.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

George was breaking the rules of their insult contest and not letting Owen have his shot, but he was fired up now.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz