firing

Example Sentences

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Iranian officials said Tehran didn’t deliberately target the helicopter, though it has been firing drones at commercial vessels that are coordinating with the U.S. to transit the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The US military pilot is limited to handling rather than firing weapons, Pathak says, though weaponisation is part of the testing in Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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