opening gun

Example Sentences

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Mussmon, a Liberty-bound senior, was impressive on his future home track, taking the lead from the opening gun.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

There was nothing muffled about the opening gun of the "Salute to France."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ahead lay the imminent battle in Congress over U. S. Neutrality in which the President was about to fire the opening gun.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was an auspicious time for Reagan to sound the opening gun for the primary season.

From Time Magazine Archive

Suddenly, like the opening gun of a battle, the dull rumble of a mighty explosion trembled upon the still air, followed instantly by a sound as of a passing avalanche.

From A Fool for Love by Lynde, Francis