Example Sentences

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When you start suspecting that your position might be terminated, it’s easy to mentally check out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Rather than provide proof, he attacked the media, accused major news organizations of corruption and eventually terminated the interview, telling Welker, “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The company's contract to run the Royal Mail pension scheme was terminated later that month.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The filing adds that after December 31, "the agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90 days' notice."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Ship’s Articles had not been terminated, and neither had the crew’s pay.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong