Definition of fired
:using a specified fuel
—usually used in combination
- oil-fired power plant
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The fired recruiters included staff who helped find operations and technical employees, said three people, who asked to remain anonymous to discuss an internal matter.
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The death of a fired Dominican High School teacher who was under investigation for a possible inappropriate relationship with a former student was confirmed to be a suicide, authorities said this week.
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Nationwide, the reinstatement of fired officers has not been studied or comprehensively tracked.
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Development around the stadium remains stalled because of a lawsuit filed against the city by fired developer Centerplan Construction Co.
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City saved money by giving fired officers their jobs back »
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The Astros, underperforming by fans expectations — as the Tigers are today — fired manager Jimy Williams.
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His testimony follows fired FBI Director James Comey's session before the same Senate panel last week.
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His testimony follows fired FBI Director James Comey’s riveting session before the same Senate panel last week.
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First Known Use of fired
1889
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