firing

Example Sentences

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The slow pace of firing has been paired with a low rate of hiring, however.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

While Carrick deserves credit for getting his players firing, will the six players below remain the best finishers in the Premier League forever?

From BBC • May 8, 2026

On Feb. 24, engineers at JPL in Southern California carried out a major test of the experimental engine, firing it at power levels higher than any similar test previously conducted in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“Yeah, it’s definitely dead,” Peters is heard saying after firing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

They had spent hours shouting his name, firing their guns into the air, and even starting a fire, with the hope that the smoke would help Julio find his way back to them.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple