as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of pink-slip
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Year Two better be better, or Panthers owner David Tepper will be handing out pink slips at the holidays once again.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
Other direct service positions like instructional coaches, school health providers, school psychologists and speech and language specialists were also among those who received pink slips on April 30.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2024
Barely 48 hours after record-breaking Super Bowl viewership and advertising numbers, Paramount Global sent 800 employees Valentine’s Day pink slips.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2024
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In mid-April, Carys (whom Zeta-Jones shares with husband Michael Douglas) celebrated her 21st birthday in the same Ungaro lace pink slip dress, which featured colorful sequin embellishments, that her mom wore to the 1999 MTV Movie Awards (yes, the archived design was older than her!).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Year Two better be better, or Panthers owner David Tepper will be handing out pink slips at the holidays once again.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
Other direct service positions like instructional coaches, school health providers, school psychologists and speech and language specialists were also among those who received pink slips on April 30.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2024
Barely 48 hours after record-breaking Super Bowl viewership and advertising numbers, Paramount Global sent 800 employees Valentine’s Day pink slips.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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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.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The manslaughter charged, which carried a maximum 15-year sentence, was dismissed.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Coco Jones Coco Jones looked demure in a black mini dress, matching fur coat and knee-high boots.Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The two soon-to-be senators both handily won their elections last month, replacing retiring Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.).Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Pugh has not officially retired, the former 12-year NFL veteran has found a new calling as a content creator.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Jets general manager job became open last month after owner Woody Johnson fired Joe Douglas on Nov. 19 after going 31-66 during his five-plus seasons with the team.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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To retaliate, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on October 1, firing 181 ballistic missiles.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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When doing so, remove the plant from its pot and slice 1 inch deep into the bottom and sides of the rootball to free up the roots, then replant in a slightly larger container and backfill with a soilless potting mix.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This process removes some of the steps in fabric engineering that can reduce cotton’s elasticity, such as heat-setting.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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United are six games into the tenure of Ruben Amorim after the early season dismissal of Erik ten Hag, while Pep Guardiola’s City are going through a period of one win in 10 matches, an unprecedented run in the club’s recent history.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, those cases are moving toward dismissal or are winding down ahead of Inauguration Day next month.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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