fired
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The U.S. military fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello Wednesday after the oil tanker failed to comply with American instructions, according to U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
An Indian official told reporters earlier this week there were communications between that ship and U.S. forces before it was fired upon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said it downed 181 out of 207 drones fired by Russia during that time.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller after the Olympic break.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
And for that alone she needed to be fired.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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