sacked

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Sir Keir sacked the former Labour minister and peer in September, when documents were released showing what appeared to be a close relationship between the disgraced financier Epstein and Lord Mandelson.

From BBC

Cornerback Devon Witherspoon sacked Maye in the first half and in the fourth quarter hit his arm on a pass that resulted in linebacker Uchenna Nwosu’s interception return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times

By halftime, Maye had only 48 passing yards—and had been sacked for 30.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morton and Weese were sacked a combined four times for a loss of 26 yards.

From Los Angeles Times

But the young phenom also gets sacked more than almost any other quarterback.

From Barron's