Example Sentences

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A Tyson spokesperson said the company has reverified the work authorizations of employees affected by recent changes in immigration laws and has terminated those no longer permitted to work in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

“As such, Paula Deen Ventures has terminated their relationship with this Social Media Manager,” per the statement.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025

The IDF says it has terminated the service of one of the reservists we identified, and videos like these do not represent its values.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced this week that the state has terminated one of the leases held by the company, Fondomonte, and will not renew three other leases when they expire in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

He bears a globe in his right hand, with “MUNDUS PACIS” upon it; a sceptre in his left, which I think has terminated in a human figure.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), by Ruskin, John