as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
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Herbert was sacked six times during that 16-3 loss, a defeat that prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin only days after the Chargers’ season ended with a second consecutive playoff dud and the third in the past five seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Angels starter Reid Detmers retired his first 15 batters before Shay Whitcomb homered leading off the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Beyond just one calamitous year, Payton took over a team that had lost its way for nearly a decade since Peyton Manning retired after Super Bowl 50.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The suspect fired several shots at the homeowner.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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“Pink-slipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slipped. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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