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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
Several of President Donald Trump‘s firings of independent agency heads have made their way through the Supreme Court‘s emergency docket, but Tuesday’s ruling in a federal appeals court likely moves the justices closer to overturning a 90-year precedent on the issue.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Pattern of Misuse Across FEMA Beyond the two firings, DHS said its review revealed a broader pattern of distraction and misuse across FEMA.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In reasoning about the mass firings, both Silicon Valley giants claimed the need to streamline human operations and invest more in AI.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The corporations aren’t explaining the mass firings, but industry analysts say the goal is to channel money away from safety and toward developing products and profits.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time, in the last nine months, EOIR has lost over 100 judges to firings and voluntary resignations, down from about 700 judges at the start of the year.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
The concern now is that, like the PATCO firings by Reagan, businesses that were already battling unions will pattern themselves after the federal government and take more aggressive steps.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Last year, 42% of CEO departures in the Russell 3000 were firings, up from roughly one in three over the previous decade, according to Bloomberg.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Pattern of Misuse Across FEMA Beyond the two firings, DHS said its review revealed a broader pattern of distraction and misuse across FEMA.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In reasoning about the mass firings, both Silicon Valley giants claimed the need to streamline human operations and invest more in AI.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The corporations aren’t explaining the mass firings, but industry analysts say the goal is to channel money away from safety and toward developing products and profits.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time, in the last nine months, EOIR has lost over 100 judges to firings and voluntary resignations, down from about 700 judges at the start of the year.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
The concern now is that, like the PATCO firings by Reagan, businesses that were already battling unions will pattern themselves after the federal government and take more aggressive steps.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Last year, 42% of CEO departures in the Russell 3000 were firings, up from roughly one in three over the previous decade, according to Bloomberg.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firings
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The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The full release will contain a complete island escape campaign plus a handful of set-piece expansions that can work as one shots or additional scenes in the campaign.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bacteria can come from sewage discharges, failing septic systems, storm water runoff, and animal and agricultural waste, according to the New York State Department of Health.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The palate bursts with rich, agave-forward flavors, revealing curious floral nuances of geranium and sweet spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bursts packed a punch, uprooting even mature trees in the Carmichael area, and disrupting power to thousands of Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At that time, Saudi Arabia was still mired in the destructive war in Yemen, with the Houthis frequently targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with increasingly lethal barrages of explosive drones and ballistic missiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Russia's latest attack was its largest since July 12, according to data published by Ukraine's air force and analyzed by ABC News, and breaks with the trend so far in August of smaller-scale nightly barrages when compared to figures from June and July.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Firings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firings. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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