gunning
Example Sentences
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Bermúdez, the effusive mood-lifter of the group, was gunning for a career as a soloist when he entered the ring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Jurors in the highly anticipated murder trial of Luigi Mangione, charged with gunning down a health insurance executive, will receive anonymity, a judge said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
I yelled up to Joey, “Stop gunning it. I’m going to look for something to wedge under the wheels.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
