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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Maybe what the firings say about the league is the superficial matters.
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Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The deputy is then seen pointing his weapon and firing.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Owner Terry Pegula said the loss resulted in McDermott's firing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Manuel Chairez-Campos was convicted of first-degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for the firing of a gun causing death and a count of possession of a gun by a felon.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The deputy is then seen pointing his weapon and firing.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Owner Terry Pegula said the loss resulted in McDermott's firing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Manuel Chairez-Campos was convicted of first-degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for the firing of a gun causing death and a count of possession of a gun by a felon.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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