firing

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This noninvasive technique was designed to coordinate the firing patterns of neurons in those areas.

From Science Daily

There is precedent for prime ministers firing senior civil servants who are not seen as being on board with their programme.

From BBC

I talked with Uber and taxi drivers who are suffering because of all the Department of Government Efficiency firings.

From Salon

Porter’s family has said he was firing a rifle into the air as a celebration to ring in the new year.

From Los Angeles Times

In that study, the researchers pinpointed the two brain areas that appeared to be "talking to each other" - with brain cells firing at the same frequency - when players gave away more money.

From BBC