shooting

Example Sentences

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In the deeply coded discourse of superpower relations, I think that translates into vigorous competition and disagreement, but without an actual shooting war.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

She finished with two points on free throws while shooting 0 for 4 from the field in 16 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Kovalskiy, who was brought up to not point a rifle at a person when shooting as a sportsman, said there is one aspect of his old work that he doesn’t miss: killing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"I don't think anyone knew until my first day shooting here and then word got around and they wondered if they'd made a mistake," the actor laughs.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Surprised by Belgian resistance and enraged by heavy German casualties, German soldiers imagined that snipers were shooting at them from every window and rooftop, even when there were no snipers in the area.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman