firing

Example Sentences

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Firing advanced missiles -- which can cost millions -- to down drones worth just a fraction of that is too expensive a response.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Firing Mr. Pulte before he can cause any more embarrassment would also help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

He would go on to publish the National Review and host the PBS interview program, "Firing Line."

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2025

Not only had he worked for Giuliani in City Hall but his wife, Margaret Hoover, is a Republican descendant of Herbert Hoover and the host of the revived PBS show Firing Line.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2024

Firing her out of the gate, Pollard sent her up alongside the favorite, then drew off to a commanding lead on the backstretch.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand