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shooting

NOUN
firing a weapon
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He created 20 open play chances for the Seagulls last season, and remains efficient with his shooting, hitting the target with almost half of his attempts.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

If their next pay raise feels skimpy, workers may want to look at their healthcare benefits before shooting a dirty look at their boss.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

The testimony of Eusebio Ortiz, who was involved in a shooting in Ontario in October, and Carey Crook, revealed that ICE had replaced detailed operational dossiers with “baseball cards.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Police have detained a 15-year-old related to the shooting, but details are still “under investigation,” the mayor said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

“Second of all, you said to treat this test like it was real. And you were shooting lightning at me! What was I supposed to do?!”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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