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In contrast to the departures of Ailes, Shine and O'Reilly, Horowitz's sacking came before any public pressure or accusations.
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But even in this her lack of authority prevented her from major moves or sackings.
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Trump’s sacking of Comey has become a stomping ground for partisan conflict.
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According to early reports, the Trump administration has been similarly surprised by the outrage over Comey's sacking.
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The sacking of the Mosul museum was just a single act in nearly three years of systematic destruction of Iraq’s cultural heritage at the hands of Islamic State.
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First Known Use of sacking
1707
SACKING Defined for Kids
sacking
playDefinition of sacking for Students
: a strong rough cloth (as burlap) from which sacks are made
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