shoot at

phrase

variants or shoot for
Synonyms of shoot atnext
: to aim at : strive for

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Cheap cliffhanger ending aside, the rest of the episode proves an emotionally satisfying kickoff for the final stretch of the season, laying Joe’s only shot at redemption, both mortally and spiritually, at the feet of her team. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026 Elsewhere in the brief video, shot at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City, Hadid and Kelce were seen hugging and snapping photos together. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 The campaign was shot at Milk Studios in Los Angeles by Tom Schirmacher. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Moments before, McCoy had been the one afraid of shooting at the bear and hitting Corle. Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoot at

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“Shoot at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoot%20at. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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