1
: the act or process of one that fires
2
: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat
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found a flaw in the gun's firing
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In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
By now the firing was continuous, the Curtiss convulsing with each blast.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Six months after Weiner’s firing, the hospital conducted its fair hearing.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
By now the firing was continuous, the Curtiss convulsing with each blast.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Six months after Weiner’s firing, the hospital conducted its fair hearing.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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