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[shoot] / ʃut /




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The police cannot shoot a fleeing suspect unless the suspect’s conduct threatens death or serious injury to the officer or others.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Ukraine’s stocks of munitions for the F-16s also dried up several months ago, and pilots are reliant on the planes to shoot down the jet-powered drones currently pummeling Ukraine, air-defense officers in the country say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

She said she was approached by her former manager a few years ago and asked to fly to New York, where Lady Gaga was doing a fashion shoot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Reflecting on the moments leading up to the camera rolling, Jordan said it felt "pretty cool" to get a spray tan and try out bodybuilder poses for the shoot.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

“Maybe you could shoot some baskets with Ray?”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Astronomers have long known that the central black hole in Mrk 501 produces an intense jet of particles that shoots into space at nearly the speed of light.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

To emphasize the ghoulishness, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki shoots the president and his advisors in unflattering low angles with a formaldehyde sheen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

WPP’s new AI-fueled production hub in London combines virtual location shoots with traditional craft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Furthermore, if oil shoots up to $125 a barrel, long-end yields, already at 19-year highs, will continue moving higher, said George Catrambone, head of fixed income, Americas, at DWS.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

My arm shoots out to grab the dashiki, but I’m too slow.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

During the “Berghain” remix, Rosalía’s dancers drop to the floor as if shot by a sniper, going down one by one with each thunderous drum hit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

He even tried a 25-yard shot but it was off target.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Dan Ndoye: The forward shot wide early but there was little end product and he was unable to get the better of Riccardo Calafiori.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Defensive and interest-rate-sensitive areas of the market moved sharply higher this week, as stocks that had lagged over the past two months shot upward.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

Selkie twisted and shot up underneath, gliding Nim through the waves: thumping over, ducking under.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

The opening credits spoof the iconic James Bond gun barrel signature, with Jason slashing his long blade instead of shooting a gun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has survived a shooting in Mumbai and has not sustained any gunshot wounds, according to Indian police who are investigating the incident.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

And although our warriors are shooting down a significant number of them, the sheer scale and unrelenting pace of Russia’s strikes, specifically against our energy sector, are unfortunately having severe consequences.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Smesko wanted to expand Reese’s shooting range, so in training camp he stopped a team drill until Reese made two 3-pointers in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Torak dragged what remained of their gear into the yew branch shelter, then kicked at the fire, sending sparks shooting skywards.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver


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