firing

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It would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the Israeli border and would see Lebanon's army deploy to new "pilot zones" in the area, where it will exercise exclusive control.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

A council has suggested pupils cross an active military firing range and climb over metal barriers of an A road to get to school, according to an MP.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Which brings us to executive editor Mr. Bilton’s letter firing Mr. Pelley over what the letter calls his “performative display of hostility” at the staff meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Reporting indicates that Weiss still retains the favor of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, who apparently gave his personal signoff to the hiring of Bilton and the firing of Pelley.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Workers formed a committee to complain to management about the firing and they, too, were immediately dismissed.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson