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shotgun

[shot-guhn] / ˈʃɒtˌgʌn /
















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He took a shotgun and additional guns out of his parents’ gun safe, according to dispatch records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Richie, riding shotgun, is excited, referring to the trip as “a mission,” noting when they cross the state line, and reading “fun facts” about Gary from his phone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

There is not an apparent muzzle flash from the shotgun during the short clip, which does not show the area where Allen was detained.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

LIV introduced 54-hole shotgun start team competitions and felt that would shake up pro golf like never before.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

We got even more miserable when Lee Roy noticed that Smiley had left our box of shotgun shells out under a tree.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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