Examples of gunfire in a Sentence
We heard gunfire in the distance.
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Gangs: The heavy gunfire and attacks continue across Port-au-Prince, where the latest massacre occurred in Cabaret, a rural town just north of the capital.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
In other videos, bystanders shelter at home or take cover while gunfire can be heard in the background.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 1100 block of Harrill Street, as well as another call shortly after about an assault with a deadly weapon at 7th Street and North Caldwell Street not far from First Ward Park.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
Shortly after their arrival, the officers and deputies were encountered by an armed man, prompting an exchange of gunfire.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
While visual effects were used for set extensions and to enhance gunfire flashes, Maxey says everything else was done in-camera, with some vehicles weighing over 20,000 pounds.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Among the buzziest elements of the film has been its sound design, as Civil War’s use of jarring battle noise, along with the impactful contrast between its onslaught of gunfire and moments of dead silence.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The man who was struck by gunfire was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Fantom said.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
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Frankel’s attorneys say police sought a new charge of domestic violence for allegedly pushing his fiancée onto a bed.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
In other videos, bystanders shelter at home or take cover while gunfire can be heard in the background.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 1100 block of Harrill Street, as well as another call shortly after about an assault with a deadly weapon at 7th Street and North Caldwell Street not far from First Ward Park.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
Shortly after their arrival, the officers and deputies were encountered by an armed man, prompting an exchange of gunfire.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
While visual effects were used for set extensions and to enhance gunfire flashes, Maxey says everything else was done in-camera, with some vehicles weighing over 20,000 pounds.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Among the buzziest elements of the film has been its sound design, as Civil War’s use of jarring battle noise, along with the impactful contrast between its onslaught of gunfire and moments of dead silence.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The man who was struck by gunfire was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Fantom said.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Related Articles Video shows girl who died in 2022 California shootout was struck by deputy gunfire, appeared to be surrendering
Frankel’s attorneys say police sought a new charge of domestic violence for allegedly pushing his fiancée onto a bed.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
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gunfire
noun
gun·fire
-ˌfī(ə)r 
: the firing of guns
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