shoot

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Inside the exhibit hall, there was a carnival game where contestants could see who could shoot the most water at a target.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Booker is a mismatch against anyone she faces, as a 6-foot-1 forward who can shoot and play physically.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The population of Papay – some 75 souls – joined the search, including David Kew who was three months into his film shoot.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Back then, Josie just wanted to talk about how the new playground equipment could shoot basketballs high up into the air.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix