sacked

Example Sentences

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The 73-year-old Portuguese has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked in March after friendly defeats by Germany and Austria.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Under Lund, BP chief executive Bob Dudley departed in early 2020, replaced by Bernard Looney, who was sacked over his failure to disclose past relationships with colleagues.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

In between, he spent less than a year in charge of Everton during which he oversaw an escape from relegation but was later sacked.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Boonrawd Brewery said in a statement last week that elder brother Sunit had been sacked and the firm would cooperate with any investigations by authorities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Er...er...it was a poor mending job on the fence, sir. Don’t worry—I’ve sacked that worker already.”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins