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Let somebody go

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Job Loss

Used when someone's employment is ended, often not for personal reasons.

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After the merger, many employees were let go.
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Impersonal Tone

Can sound neutral or less harsh when speaking about termination of employment.

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We had to let two technicians go last week.
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Softened Phrase

Often used to make the act of firing someone sound gentler.

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The manager let him go, citing company downsizing.
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