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Discover LudwigThe phrase "article was fired" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding or miscommunication, as "fired" typically refers to being dismissed from a job, not applicable to an article.
Example: "The editor decided that the article was not suitable for publication, so it was ultimately rejected."
Alternatives: "article was rejected" or "article was dismissed."
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Mr. Imus, who declined to be interviewed for this article, was fired for making derogatory racial remarks about the Rutgers women's basketball team.
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