1
: the act or process of one that fires
2
: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat
Examples of firing in a Sentence
found a flaw in the gun's firing
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This environment creates a cycle where neurodivergent individuals may withdraw further, providing more evidence for their firing.
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Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The reasons behind the firings were not immediately revealed, the Associated Press reported.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Dismissals: Who wants to work for bosses known for layoffs and firings?
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The reasons behind the firings were not immediately revealed, the Associated Press reported.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Dismissals: Who wants to work for bosses known for layoffs and firings?
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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