shot

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Overall, UConn shot just 31%—its lowest mark of the entire tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

What was then the last known wild wolf in the state was shot in Lassen County in 1924.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In the S&P 500 index, 24 companies have shot up more than 100% in the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

On the downside, an index that measures prices, or inflation, shot up to the highest level since October 2022.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“You said you shot yourself in a hunting accident,” I sputter.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse