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a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
found a flaw in the gun's firing
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Recent Examples of firings
The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.
—Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
After Scott Pelley verbally confronted the show’s new executive producer Nick Bilton over the firings, Pelley also was terminated last week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Who's still at '60 Minutes' after firings?
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The move breaks with long-standing norms and follows Hegseth’s firings of top female admirals, raising new concerns about politicization and civilian interference in military leadership.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Calvin Booth, if only briefly, showed acumen, making critical moves to help the Nuggets win their only NBA championship in 2023 before his sour relationship with coach Michael Malone led to both their firings in 2025.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim are speaking out on 60 Minutes following several recent firings, including colleague Scott Pelley.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.
—Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
After Scott Pelley verbally confronted the show’s new executive producer Nick Bilton over the firings, Pelley also was terminated last week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Who's still at '60 Minutes' after firings?
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The move breaks with long-standing norms and follows Hegseth’s firings of top female admirals, raising new concerns about politicization and civilian interference in military leadership.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Calvin Booth, if only briefly, showed acumen, making critical moves to help the Nuggets win their only NBA championship in 2023 before his sour relationship with coach Michael Malone led to both their firings in 2025.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim are speaking out on 60 Minutes following several recent firings, including colleague Scott Pelley.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firings
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The Americans finished with 65% possession to Paraguay’s 35% and six shots on target to a single one for La Albirroja.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Short bursts of work can keep productivity buzzing along.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Russia answered with overnight drone barrages on Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, while Kyiv touts fresh pledges of air defense systems and near-expiry interceptor missiles from unnamed partners.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The strikes came a day after Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138, as Moscow followed through with its threat of escalating its regular barrages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Firings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firings. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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