Examples of fired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Further information — including how long Essex was a deputy; what his last assignment was; whether he’s been placed on leave, fired or other action taken; and details about the tip that sparked the investigation — was not available Friday night. — Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022 Monday brought the latest chapter in the clash of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Rebekah Jones, a fired health department worker who last month was recognized as a whistleblower under state law. — Washington Post, 8 June 2021 Those confrontations included protesters trying to block the caravan by standing in front of cars, objects thrown, and paintballs fired and chemical sprays unleashed from passing trucks. — oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2020 The two groups sparred for more than two hours, as people exchanged blows, fired paintballs at each other and blasted chemicals indiscriminately into the crowd. — Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2020 The Minneapolis Police Department declined to confirm or comment on the additional charges against the fired officers. — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2020 The fired officer, Derek Chauvin, faces murder and manslaughter charges. — oregonlive, 2 June 2020 Aside from the two fired officers, the other three officers are now on desk-duty pending further determination of what, if any, disciplinary appropriate should be taken against them, Bottoms said during a press conference on Sunday. — Amir Vera, CNN, 1 June 2020 According to reports out of Minneapolis, both Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the fired police officer who was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Friday in connection with Floyd’s death, worked as bouncers at El Nuevo Rodeo, a nightclub. — Tim Carman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020 See More

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