gunman

Example Sentences

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Some in the press corps, exhausted and rattled after a gunman interrupted their dinner, were grateful for the crumbs.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The comedian’s comments were made days before an alleged gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, leading to the event’s abrupt cancellation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

On Saturday, the White House Correspondents’ Assn. gala, to celebrate the 1st Amendment, was interrupted when a gunman sprinted past security at the Washington Hilton, where the event was being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Kimmel made the remark days before an alleged gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that Trump attended on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s actually hard to tell if he would have preferred the gunman to get away simply to prove his car isn’t so useless.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak