firing

Example Sentences

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The airman was rescued as Iranian forces converged on the spot, with US forces firing their weapons to keep them at bay, reports say.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Sens. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Joni Ernst of Iowa, all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, have expressed private concerns over George’s firing, a second U.S. official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But if her firing says anything, it may be less about why she lost the job — and more about how quickly the trappings of power can vanish once she did.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The job market continues to trudge along with little hiring and little firing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He toggled the joystick, stabbed at the keyboard, hit the red firing button.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers