fired

Example Sentences

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In a post on X, the US Central Command said an aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the tanker "after the crew repeatedly failed" to follow directions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

An Indian official told reporters earlier this week there were communications between that ship and U.S. forces before it was fired upon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Even now Mr. Pelley doesn’t seem to comprehend why he was fired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Most recently, he was fired by the Rangers in 2025 after two years with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Everyone is fired up and ready to excel, excel, excel.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein