sack
Example Sentences
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Former Juventus boss Tudor replaces Thomas Frank, who was sacked on Wednesday with Tottenham languishing only five points above the Premier League relegation zone.
From Barron's
Victory over New Zealand was the centrepiece of England's autumn, but the subsequent sacking of Scott Robertson suggested that the All Blacks were not taking up tools with their usual gusto.
From BBC
Tudor was sacked after just seven months following an eight-game winless run, leaving The Old Lady eighth in Serie A and 25th in the Champions League's league phase.
From BBC
He was sacked in September after Downing Street said new information about the depth of this relationship with Epstein had emerged.
From BBC
They sacked Dyche after being held to a disappointing goalless draw by bottom club Wolves on Wednesday.
From BBC
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