firing
noun
the act of a person or thing that fires.
firings
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pluralof firing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The ripple effects of previous midseason firings, you could argue, ended up setting USC back even further.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The small business has since ruptured in spectacular fashion, triggering firings and lawsuits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The firings come as the debate over AI safety and the risks the technology may pose to humanity has intensified in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The firings mark the latest escalation in Hegseth’s increasingly contentious relationship with the press.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Now, with the firings of seven principals, three secretaries and thirty-four teachers, including my own husband, I realize it is no longer enough for me to think these things. I need to say them.”
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
