fired

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Hopes of the Scandinavian nation ending their 28-year World Cup absence rested on the 25-year-old long before he fired in 16 goals across eight matches in a dominant qualifying campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

That’s what Scott Pelley did, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent noisily getting himself fired this week.

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

One day I’ll be fired, and probably not long from now, and I wish I could bring myself to care more, the way I wish I could bring myself to care more about everything.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse