sacking

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In an email sent to staff on Monday morning, Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, said the sacking would "come as a shock".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Madlanga Commission was established after a senior police officer claimed criminal gangs had infiltrated the government - an accusation that led to the sacking of the country's police minister.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

After sacking Ange Postecoglou and Frank in the past year, Spurs have another huge decision to make.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Nuno fell out with global sporting director Edu and owner Evangelos Marinakis, leading to his sacking, while replacement Postecoglou lasted just 39 days.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Colin Vole huddled piteously on some dirty sacking in a corner, while Mr. Abram Vole and his wife battered away at the door with their paws tied together.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques