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sacking

[sak-ing] / ˈsæk ɪŋ /
NOUN
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In the lexicon of English cricket, a review usually means a raft of sackings, a meaty document and blaming county cricket.

From BBC

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

The game was Tudor's second in charge, following the sacking of Thomas Frank, and extended the club's winless league run to 10 games.

From BBC

After his sacking, Lord Mandelson explains to a Foreign Office official when he will be returning to the UK, explaining that there has been a "delay in obtaining Jock's veterinary certification".

From BBC

Government documents running to 147 pages have revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US and the fallout from his sacking last year.

From BBC