sacking
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sacking
Example Sentences
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Now he farms just half on his own after sacking the workers he once relied on, and has quit growing wheat, a fertiliser-intensive crop.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
These ranged from revealing Altman's frenzied response to his abrupt sacking in 2023, asking a former colleague at one point - "still don't want me?"
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The letter comes after the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins over his role in vetting Lord Mandelson to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
This week, the fallout from Lord Mandelson's sacking as the UK's ambassador to the US continued, Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday and the stars of The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit the red carpet.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“The night my name came out of the goblet. “Getting his comeuppance for sacking Winky, isn’t he?” said Hermione, an edge to her voice.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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