squirt gun

Example Sentences

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As vice president a dozen years ago, Mr. Biden engaged in energetic squirt gun battles each summer with the children of aides and reporters.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023

Christmon told investigators that the minute-long cuffing was not unlike his attempts to engage children he encountered on the beat — whether through squirt gun battles or foot races — and offer them life guidance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2022

"It ended up being a squirt gun," she added, "but it was still one of the most frightening days of my life."

From Salon • May 11, 2022

Because there is no thru-traffic, the neighborhood children are able to run around outside, making forts in the common areas, playing tag between the hedges that divide the yards and having enormous squirt gun battles.

From Slate • May 3, 2021

Killer Kane just looks at the squirt gun.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick