Examples of gunfire in a Sentence
We heard gunfire in the distance.
Recent Examples on the Web
The man who was struck by gunfire was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Fantom said.
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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
Four sheriff’s department vehicles were struck by gunfire during the pursuit, and deputies seized multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds, as well as flash bangs, smoke grenades, body armor and tactical helmets from Graziano's truck, the agency said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
He was also shot in the left knee and right calf by the gunfire from Carlson and Del Toro.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2024
The decision to forgo utilizing gunshot detection systems — which pinpoint incidents of gunfire — comes after a nine-week pilot program and follow-up report testing sensors installed by three vendors on the city's east side between September and December 2022.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Heavy gunfire is blocking delivery of food and medicine and forcing the closure of hospitals and schools.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
He was apprehended and provided with medical care after he was hit by gunfire, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Roughly half of those wounded by gunfire were under the age of 16.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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
Four sheriff’s department vehicles were struck by gunfire during the pursuit, and deputies seized multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds, as well as flash bangs, smoke grenades, body armor and tactical helmets from Graziano's truck, the agency said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
He was also shot in the left knee and right calf by the gunfire from Carlson and Del Toro.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2024
The decision to forgo utilizing gunshot detection systems — which pinpoint incidents of gunfire — comes after a nine-week pilot program and follow-up report testing sensors installed by three vendors on the city's east side between September and December 2022.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Heavy gunfire is blocking delivery of food and medicine and forcing the closure of hospitals and schools.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
He was apprehended and provided with medical care after he was hit by gunfire, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Roughly half of those wounded by gunfire were under the age of 16.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
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“Gunfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunfire. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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gunfire
noun
gun·fire
-ˌfī(ə)r 
: the firing of guns
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