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

Granted, they have been gunning for his judgement too, in a circular firing squad about credibility.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

“Get in the house now—go,” he said, pausing for an instant, then gunning his engine and pulling away.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals