as in sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
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But the majority of my suitcase was filled with far more practical—but equally as cool—pieces, like flattering Old Navy leggings, cozy Abercrombie sweaters, chic Bleusalt sets, and Ugg platform boots.—
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The mega-retailer is always stacked with endless deals that can’t be beat, and its current deals on winter boots are super impressive.—
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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
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Medical associations sued to challenge Kennedy’s changes to COVID vaccine guidance and ACIP firings last year on these grounds.—
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The end of the NFL regular season has brought the annual slew of head coach firings.—
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Witness videos show that at the moment Ross fires his first shot into the front of the SUV, its wheels are directed away from him.—
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Still holding a cellphone in one hand, Ross fires a shot through the windshield.—
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When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.—
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Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.—
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That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.—
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Take a look at this week’s best new music releases below.—
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“Pink-slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slips. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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