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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But why would stocks sell off based on Powell’s firing in the first place?
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Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Trump’s gloating response to Colbert’s firing was enough to convince many in the industry that CBS’s business decision was politically motivated.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
This payment has been a source of friction between the city and the district for more than a year, leading to the firing of former CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The firing of a career public servant, lawfully appointed by the court, is another blatant attempt to intimidate anyone that doesn't agree with them and undermine judicial independence.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Trump’s gloating response to Colbert’s firing was enough to convince many in the industry that CBS’s business decision was politically motivated.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
This payment has been a source of friction between the city and the district for more than a year, leading to the firing of former CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The firing of a career public servant, lawfully appointed by the court, is another blatant attempt to intimidate anyone that doesn't agree with them and undermine judicial independence.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for firing
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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