gunning

Example Sentences

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Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Ellison is gunning to get the deal done before this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Huskies had been gunning for their third in four seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And as companies get better at collecting and analyzing personal data, they aren’t just gunning for the money coming out of your wallet — they’re controlling how much goes into it, too.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Garrett seems to be gunning for two pieces, actually.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli