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gunning

[guhn-ing] / ˈgʌn ɪŋ /
NOUN
shooting
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I chuckled every time Corden and Gunning showed up for more abuse, including from Soderbergh, who shoots them like a wall of stupidity, blocking doorways as they stand side-by-side like Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Her persistence paid off, and Gunning swept up during award season, winning an Emmy, a Bafta, a Golden Globe, an RTS and a Screen Actors Guild award.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

In winning for “Baby Reindeer,” Jessica Gunning told fellow nominees Jodie Foster, Kathy Bates and Cate Blanchett that they had been on her dream board when she became an actor, which was very sweet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025

"I feel like such a lucky bunny to be in this room, let alone be nominated," Gunning said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

Gunning his way up a long hill, Ralph sideswiped a metal garbage can; empty, it fell racketing down the incline.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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