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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He had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 22 but made the move following Penn State’s firing of coach James Franklin earlier this season.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Prior to her firing, Suda’s compensation and expenses had been the subjects of an investigation initiated by the museum board.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
His contract, for example, includes a seven-day cure period in which Kelly can try to remedy the allegations that led to a for-cause firing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Fans inside the building called for Harrison’s firing.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Prior to her firing, Suda’s compensation and expenses had been the subjects of an investigation initiated by the museum board.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
His contract, for example, includes a seven-day cure period in which Kelly can try to remedy the allegations that led to a for-cause firing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Fans inside the building called for Harrison’s firing.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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