sacked

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The prime minister effectively sacked Sir Olly last week, expressing anger that the Foreign Office had not told him that Lord Mandelson failed security vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Chargers’ offensive line woes in 2025 were the weekly nightmare that culminated in Justin Herbert being sacked six times by the New England Patriots in another one-and-done postseason appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

McFarlane, who was Rosenior's assistant, was in charge for a 1-1 draw against Manchester City and a defeat at Fulham in January after previous boss Enzo Maresca was sacked.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The 49-year-old has been without a club since he was sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025 and has never previously managed in England.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In the year ad 70 the Roman Army, exasperated by years of rebellion in Judaea, sacked the city of Jerusalem and destroyed the Israelites’ Temple there.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall