sackings

noun

plural of sacking
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as in dismissals

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as in depredations

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  1. dismissals
  2. depredations
  3. firings
  4. layoffs
Noun
  • Multiple criminal cases had involved Berlusconi, but most ended in dismissals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The dismissals ended the corruption review, which was in its early stages.
    — William Turton, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissals
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  • That compares with 21 depredations by wolves so far this year, with about $25,000 paid to ranchers whose cattle were killed by wolves.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The number of depredations in Catron County is declining, even though wolf populations are growing, KUNM found.
    — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of depredations
Noun
  • The firings also weren’t the only safety departure at OpenAI last week.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Director Kash Patel says the report aims to promote accountability and rebuild public trust; critics say his investigations and firings have politicized the bureau and further undermined confidence.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of firings
Noun
  • Yes, when the alternative is layoffs, closures or further disinvestment.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, African Americans — whose unemployment rate hit 7 percent in September — and recent college graduates are disproportionately feeling the pain of a job market in which, despite few layoffs, job opportunities are lacking.
    — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of layoffs
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