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sacking

[sak-ing] / ˈsæk ɪŋ /
NOUN
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On Monday, Meloni's office issued a statement denying a newspaper report that she had authorised Venezi's sacking.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In sacking Rosenior, Chelsea's statement said: "We will undertake a process of self-reflection" - those fans who have taken to the streets in protest will suggest it is not before time.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The row over the sacking of Sir Olly, who was the senior civil servant at the Foreign Office, has dominated the past week.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But since sacking Dyche in April 2022 with the club four points adrift with eight games left, they have not stayed still.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“The night my name came out of the goblet. “Getting his comeuppance for sacking Winky, isn’t he?” said Hermione, an edge to her voice.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling