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
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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
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Van Patten opted for a simple, soft pink slip dress with black peep-toes.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, crews successfully conducted firing operations along the eastern perimeter of the fire, according to Tonto National Forest.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Neither the briefing from Chief Press nor his personal knowledge of Olea’s past firing dissuaded Hofferberth from approving a permit for Olea in 2013 — and reissuing it in 2014, in effect giving Olea the village’s stamp of approval.Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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To have the charge dismissed, a person must first plead guilty or no contest, agree to a treatment plan and then successfully complete that program.Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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She was dismissed in June 2024 after a run of seven games without a win.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Darby Allin is easily the biggest daredevil on the AEW roster, executing spots and maneuvers that would make most people shake in their boots.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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In the pictures, Ewers donned a tan cowboy hat, and Barnes posed in white cowgirl boots while out on a date in Austin.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look back at how the media has changed as longtime hosts retire, new shows are created, and networks are shuffled.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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The top court currently has only six justices, after three others retired earlier this year, so the impeachment could be overturned with just one dissenting voice in Mr. Yoon’s trial.Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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In addition to crashing into the crowd, Jabbar exited the vehicle and fired on law enforcement, who returned fire, and the suspect was declared dead at the scene, according to the bureau.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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While the Israeli military referred to a single missile fired from Yemen, Sarea said the group had launched two missiles that hit their targets: the international airport near Tel Aviv and a power station in the Jerusalem area.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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With a strike removed from the equation, at least in the short term, those extra costs won’t be implemented.William Gavin, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
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Campbell Puckett, known online as Pookie, began the new year by getting surgery to remove pre-cancer.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel had been the favorite to land the job once New England announced Mayo’s dismissal.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, DirecTV and Dish on Thursday both challenged the dismissal of Fubo’s lawsuit in a letter to the judge in the case, saying the settlement doesn’t resolve antitrust issues around Venu that were raised by Fubo in the first place.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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