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gunfire

[guhn-fahyuhr] / ˈgʌnˌfaɪər /


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In Byrd and Roberts’ case, the state insists it arose in seconds, during the same chaotic burst of gunfire that even the judge agrees began as lawful self-defense.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Several eyewitnesses were quoted by Russian media as saying gunfire preceded the explosion, indicating that air defences may have tried to shoot the drone down.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Claudia Viviane, a 60-year-old resident of the favela, told AFP she had been woken up by the sound of gunfire.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

On Feb. 24, 1525, the age of chivalry came to a symbolic end amid smoke and gunfire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

I know this because I can smell their microwave popcorn, andI can hear the tire-screeching noises and instrumental sound effects and gunfire.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day


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