shoot at

Example Sentences

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The senior U.S. official said the likelihood that Iran will shoot at the American ships involved in the blockade once they start seizing tankers is low, because their defensive capability has been so decimated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Byers, who represented himself at trial, said he had no animus toward law enforcement and that it would be “out of character” for him to shoot at police.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

A full day's shoot at the town hall with a crew of more than 50 people can cost over £22,000, while it would cost a team of five £2,045 for the same time.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

In contrast, the Department of Justice’s use-of-force policy makes it explicit that officers should not shoot at a vehicle if they can protect themselves by “moving out of the path of the vehicle.”

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

I don’t shoot at all, I don’t kill.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury