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  • present participle of shoot.

shooting

NOUN
firing a weapon
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“You’re going to have some content that is produced elsewhere, whether it’s because of tax incentives elsewhere, or stylistic or artistic choices that are made in terms of” shooting locations, Schultz said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

At times, people in the gallery grew emotional, with one woman breaking down in sobs as prosecutors played video of the August shooting.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Jacqueline Whitmore, a business etiquette expert and author, says that while the dynamics around shooting content in another person’s home are unique, the best practices are straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

A Connecticut jury separately ordered Jones to pay nearly $1 billion to families of eight victims and an FBI agent who responded to the shooting.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Another was that once the shooting started, Khrushchev could use the opportunity to pounce elsewhere.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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