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sacking

[sak-ing] / ˈsæk ɪŋ /
NOUN
burlap
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The sacking, announced by decree, happened however as Kyiv was lobbying Washington hard to obtain more Patriot air defence missiles to block Russian strikes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The former AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal striker signed from Barcelona for £10.3m on the final day of the summer transfer window - just days before Tuchel's sacking.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

She has overseen a series of controversial moves, including shaking up the evening news and sacking several “60 Minutes” correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

In his retelling of Homer’s epic poem, Nolan imagines Odysseus as a man haunted by the sacking of Troy.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

He replaced the sacking curtain and left the storeroom.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder




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