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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Her firing prompted state lawmakers to, yet again, propose a state takeover.
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Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Read more about Noem's firing here.
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Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Noem’s firing was a cause for celebration among many in Hollywood.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Read more about Noem's firing here.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Her firing triggered an immediate rush of snarky content across social media, and a sharp a comment or two from prominent politicians.
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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