1
: the act or process of one that fires
2
: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat
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found a flaw in the gun's firing
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Do mass firings create an atmosphere of fear that impacts voting?
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2008, Combs announced her firing from Danity Kane.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The actor also shared the sweet advice Matthew Perry gave after his firing.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2008, Combs announced her firing from Danity Kane.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The actor also shared the sweet advice Matthew Perry gave after his firing.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
None of these coaches’ interviews, updates and hirings or firings happen in a vacuum.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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