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firing

adjective as in combustible

noun as in arson

Strongest match

Strong matches

noun as in discharge

noun as in fling

noun as in pottery

noun as in shooting

Strongest match

noun as in volley

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Microsoft, which has responded to protests from staff over its work for Israel by firing some employees, said it launched its own review in response to the article.

From BBC

Along the way, there was a complete shakeup of her professional life, including hiring a new management team and, most dramatically, firing her longtime band, the Pricetags, whom she describes as “like brothers to me.”

United States, a landmark 1935 Supreme Court case involving the firing of an FTC commissioner.

From Salon

One of its experts Graeme Stuart said: "To deliberately put children and schools in the firing line, is indefensible. Frankly, it is appalling."

From BBC

"In self-defence, police had to resort to firing in which unfortunately some casualties are reported," the home ministry statement added.

From BBC

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