shoot

Example Sentences

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“The Blue Trail” doesn’t shoot her exploitatively, just affectionately.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"When you shoot and can't even hit the goal, you're not going to go far. When it comes to taking the game home, Italy just doesn't get there anymore."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Apache helicopters have been deployed during the current war in the Middle East and have been deployed to shoot down Iranian drones, American military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Yes, they will shoot some missiles, but we will shoot them down,” Hegseth told reporters during a briefing at the Pentagon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

For a moment, Dad looks like he wants to shoot a comment back at her, but instead he nods and offers her a tense smile.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller