sacking

Example Sentences

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Carrick was placed in charge until the end of the season in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In a statement, Mills said the announcement of his sacking had led "to the publication of rumour and speculation".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Madlanga Commission was established after a senior police officer claimed criminal gangs had infiltrated the government - an accusation that led to the sacking of the country's police minister.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

He replaced the sacking curtain and left the storeroom.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder