gunfire
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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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