sacking
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At the time, the BBC did not give any further details over the allegations and it is not clear what, if any, role the police investigation played in his sacking.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
In an email sent to staff on Monday morning, Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, said the sacking would "come as a shock".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
After sacking Ange Postecoglou and Frank in the past year, Spurs have another huge decision to make.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
He led major campaigns against the Parthians, Rome’s main rival to the east, sacking their capital city and annexing a huge swath of territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Matthias and Dunwing pushed hastily past the scrap of sacking that served as a door to the King’s chamber and began their search.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
