fired

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Iran has insisted any deal to end the war must include a truce in Lebanon, which was drawn into the conflict when Iran-backed Hezbollah militants within its borders fired rockets at Israel on March 2.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A veterinarian fired a tranquiliser gun at the bear in Utsunomiya, home to half a million people, but missed the first shot.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Department officials have never identified which officer they believe fired the shot that killed Corado.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Pelley didn’t resign, he didn’t seek to be fired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Everyone is fired up and ready to excel, excel, excel.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein