firing
Origin of firing
1Other words from firing
- un·fir·ing, adjective
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How to use firing in a sentence
They then tested whether they could induce firing and networking between the cobalt “neurons.”
This ‘Quantum Brain’ Would Mimic Our Own to Speed Up AI | Shelly Fan | February 9, 2021 | Singularity HubHe became Arizona’s quarterbacks coach in 2017, then its offensive coordinator the next season after a midseason firing.
Byron Leftwich is a rising star on a Bucs coaching staff that shows the power of diversity | Adam Kilgore | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostTop Amazon executive quits over the firings of warehouse workers and climate activistsCarla Johnson has already been won over by Amazon.
Amazon’s anti-union blitz stalks Alabama warehouse workers everywhere, even the bathroom | Jay Greene | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostThe all-up engine firing is scheduled to occur as early as the fourth week of February.
It’s official—NASA will subject the SLS rocket to another hot fire test | Eric Berger | February 1, 2021 | Ars TechnicaVideo from that incident sparked national protests and led to the firing of the police chief and a new emphasis on sending mental health experts rather than police to deal with similar crises.
Rochester police handcuffed and pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl, body-cam footage shows | Jaclyn Peiser | February 1, 2021 | Washington Post
The interior video shows the gunman firing the shot through the window.
“Lack of forward firing ordnance in a CAS supporting aircraft is a major handicap,” he added.
New U.S. Stealth Jet Can’t Fire Its Gun Until 2019 | Dave Majumdar | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBrinsley stepped up to the passenger side of the patrol car, raised a silver Taurus semi-automatic pistol and began firing.
'Please Don't Die!': The Frantic Battle to Save Murdered Cops | Michael Daly | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe firing of a new executive brought in to shake up the flailing show is getting dead-movie-star tabloid coverage.
Olympian Kevin Jackson later accused du Pont of firing him from Team Foxcatcher for being black.
Numbers have dribbled back from firing line and cannot be collected in this difficult country.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonHeavy firing continued all that afternoon, inflicting great loss on the rebels, whilst the Spaniards lost one soldier.
The Philippine Islands | John Foremanfiring a random volley, those that lived turned and fled, pursued by the scouts.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnLast night again there was all sorts of firing and fighting going on, throughout those hours peaceful citizens ear-mark for sleep.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonAs they neared Paris, they heard firing, and became aware a slight skirmish was in progress.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
British Dictionary definitions for firing
/ (ˈfaɪərɪŋ) /
the process of baking ceramics, etc, in a kiln or furnace: a second firing
the act of stoking a fire or furnace
a discharge of a firearm
something used as fuel, such as coal or wood
US a scorching of plants, as a result of disease, drought, or heat
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