- present participle of shoot.
shooting
Example Sentences
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An immigration officer charged in an on-duty Minneapolis shooting has been held in a Texas jail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
I’ve seen in some other interviews you say that even when you were shooting it, you weren’t totally sure, didn’t totally think that it would connect with people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I asked him if he’d seen the post Eatherly had made prior to the shooting about how his child’s mother wants to change her son’s surname because of how Chud had tarnished it.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
When pressed, McDonald explained that even though he was not there to witness the shooting, those who were there that night within Shakur's entourage had quickly communicated who was responsible.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Alex thrusts his hand, sending a burst of light shooting outta his palm.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
