sacking
Example Sentences
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After the sacking was announced, the BBC said in a statement: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
On top of that, he’s fighting inside a thick hide that fills a dog’s mouth like a wad of loose sacking.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
