firing

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But we do know that Rossetti’s firing shows just how challenging it is for a millennia-old institution to keep control of its message in the age of the influencer.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

It would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the Israeli border and would see Lebanon's army deploy to new "pilot zones" in the area, where it will exercise exclusive control.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Which brings us to executive editor Mr. Bilton’s letter firing Mr. Pelley over what the letter calls his “performative display of hostility” at the staff meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

On top throughout, Spain led through Patri Guijarro, who nutmegged Georgia Stanway before firing past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton via a deflection.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They were forced to retreat, unable to break past the fierce Lakota and Cheyenne firing.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III