fired

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A second was fired about 15 minutes later, followed by a third.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This week, host Scott Pelley was also fired after he confronted newsroom leadership about the culling in a tense staff meeting.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican candidate, fired back that Kennedy lacked experience and toughness.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin