sacked

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Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

We can’t think of many, and on Thursday Pam Bondi learned this the hard way as the President sacked her after only 14 months on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

On Monday, it was announced that the former Radio 1 presenter had been sacked by the BBC over allegations related to his personal conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Horner was sacked in July after 20 years in his role following declining form and internal disputes.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In the year ad 70 the Roman Army, exasperated by years of rebellion in Judaea, sacked the city of Jerusalem and destroyed the Israelites’ Temple there.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall