sacked

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Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The boss of Pride in London, one of the world's largest pride events, has been sacked after he was accused of making personal purchases with thousands of pounds worth of vouchers intended for volunteers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

We can’t think of many, and on Thursday Pam Bondi learned this the hard way as the President sacked her after only 14 months on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In the tenth year we sacked the inner city, Priam’s town, and sailed for home; but heaven dispersed the Akhaians.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer