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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
Some of that information isn’t available to the public — firings and other disciplinary actions by employers, for instance, are confidential.
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court ruling comes despite a series of short-term wins on the court’s emergency docket that have allowed Trump to push ahead with extraordinary flexes of executive power on issues ranging from high-profile firings to major federal funding cuts.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.
—Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Echoes of Parkland BSO is familiar with high-profile firings — especially those related to an active-shooter situation.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Some who follow the Make America Healthy Again movement praised his decision, but former health officials and some medical experts worried the firings would sow distrust in the public health system and in vaccines that have been found to be safe and effective.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
All told, the agency lost more than 17,000 civil servants through firings and resignations in 2025—including many scientific leaders at the FDA, CDC and NIH.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Tech giants like Amazon and Meta are overhauling their performance review systems, and experts say the changes could signal even more layoffs or firings ahead.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Johnson’s administration has pinned the recent firings of nine custodians on the 2026 budget aldermen passed against his will.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court ruling comes despite a series of short-term wins on the court’s emergency docket that have allowed Trump to push ahead with extraordinary flexes of executive power on issues ranging from high-profile firings to major federal funding cuts.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.
—Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Echoes of Parkland BSO is familiar with high-profile firings — especially those related to an active-shooter situation.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Some who follow the Make America Healthy Again movement praised his decision, but former health officials and some medical experts worried the firings would sow distrust in the public health system and in vaccines that have been found to be safe and effective.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
All told, the agency lost more than 17,000 civil servants through firings and resignations in 2025—including many scientific leaders at the FDA, CDC and NIH.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Tech giants like Amazon and Meta are overhauling their performance review systems, and experts say the changes could signal even more layoffs or firings ahead.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Johnson’s administration has pinned the recent firings of nine custodians on the 2026 budget aldermen passed against his will.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firings
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The conditions were ideal and scores reflected that on the second day of the 100th edition of a tournament that is still up for grabs, with 22 players within nine shots of the lead.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jones warmed into his offense in the third quarter and finished with 12 points, but Smith and Giddey struggled to connect on their shots.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The pack also maintained the same C-rate (how fast a battery charges and discharges) and current output.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the most alarming numbers for the organization included the reporting data from the airport, which included discharges of more than 50,000 parts per trillion.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Deadlock, then a daring escape While the dead and wounded were smuggled to shore and safety, the remaining sailors on board were stuck in sweltering heat, under threat from barrages from the shore, and with dwindling supplies.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian civilians are enduring Russian aerial barrages that repeatedly knock out power and destroy homes.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Firings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firings. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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