water gun

Example Sentences

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Bell, who grew up in Los Angeles, first heard “the talk” when he was 6 years old and wanted a water gun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

The 69-year-old general went on the offensive soon after, taking aim at partygoers from close range with a fluorescent pump-action water gun.

From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2023

A video uploaded on 10 April shows a man in red firing a water gun at two policemen and reporters of TVB, which many consider pro-government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

You can build six models, including water-rocket cars, jet-propelled boats, a water gun and even a lawn sprinkler.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022

It’s like trying to put out a forest fire with a water gun.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman