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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The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
During a champagne toast held Monday, June 8, at the program's Midtown Manhattan offices, Stahl addressed employees following the recent firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley and the exits of several other prominent journalists, according to The New York Times.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Proctor initially fought his firing but dropped his appeal in October.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
During a champagne toast held Monday, June 8, at the program's Midtown Manhattan offices, Stahl addressed employees following the recent firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley and the exits of several other prominent journalists, according to The New York Times.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Proctor initially fought his firing but dropped his appeal in October.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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