fired
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Even now Mr. Pelley doesn’t seem to comprehend why he was fired.
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
Sales volumes recovered, but Nestlé fired Freixe in September 2025 after the company said an internal investigation found he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller after the Olympic break.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Every time the great guns fired, Isaac said he jumped off the ground.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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