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Recent Examples of gunshot
That passenger was rushed to the hospital, as was Taylor, who died from the gunshot wound.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
The man was found with at least two gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Local media reported at the time that he had been found dead with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, and no weapons in the vehicle.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Officers found Bradford laying the street with gunshot wounds, Gonzalez said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
The man was found with at least two gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Local media reported at the time that he had been found dead with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, and no weapons in the vehicle.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Officers found Bradford laying the street with gunshot wounds, Gonzalez said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Four Syrian citizens were killed and two others were wounded in a Russian missile strike on the southern port city of Odesa on the evening of March 11.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Maple bats tend to splinter regularly sending shards like projectiles into the stands, while birch bats are more durable.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Israeli military said its forces had fired on Monday at a building belonging to the Red Cross in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah as a result of incorrect identification, after an office belonging to the aid organization was damaged by an explosive projectile.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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Forming small study groups focused on specific test sections creates accountability while distributing the cognitive load of mastering difficult material.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The large internal heat diffuser spreads warm air evenly, drying your clothes fast, even bulkier loads.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mervis’ home run, a 396-foot shot to right-center field in the fourth inning, temporarily tied the game at 1-1.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The shooting was filmed and photographed by several witnesses, all of whom reported hearing three to five shots before seeing Hunley run south from the store, court documents read.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rule was designed to catch high earners gaming the system through shell companies, but there’s no floor.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon’s supply of missiles and shells was running very short even last year, as Mark Bowden wrote in this magazine in December.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Best of all, Brother gives you a choice of three different sets of toner cartridges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The kitchen has space for storing a portable camping stove and gas cartridges, and buyers can add the 20-L compressor fridge/gas stove combo as a separate option.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Bezos falls after Blue Origin New Shepard capsule lands Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos took a tumble in Texas while circling the New Shepard capsule that landed safely after carrying fiancee Lauren Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and others to space, Monday.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Monday morning, CBS Mornings host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, journalist Lauren Sánchez, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn traveled to space.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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