fired
Example Sentences
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Being fired was the “furthest thing” from his mind.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In a post on X, US Central Command said an aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the Palau-flagged Settebello "after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Even now Mr. Pelley doesn’t seem to comprehend why he was fired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He fired off two cracker shells in a row, and Nanuq dropped back down on all fours.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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