firing

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Oscillations are coordinated waves of neural firing that help different parts of the brain communicate with each other.

From Science Daily

Jack Hughes showed the Americans' class when he scored off the pad of Denmark backup goalie Frederik Dickow after rounding a Danish defender and skating behind the net before firing his shot.

From Barron's

"It was a tough day at the office, we didn't get firing in the way we wanted to but that is the nature of the beast," said England captain Maro Itoje.

From Barron's

This noninvasive technique was designed to coordinate the firing patterns of neurons in those areas.

From Science Daily

There is precedent for prime ministers firing senior civil servants who are not seen as being on board with their programme.

From BBC