shoot at

phrase

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

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He had been shot at least once and died from his injuries, according to the warrant affidavit. Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 There was no gunshot stippling, soot, or muzzle imprint on the wound, indicating he was shot at range. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 On a roundabout near I-635 and Argosy Casino, Gunion began shooting at the woman, the release said. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 According to reporting by The New York Times, at least 23 people have been shot at by ICE agents since early 2025. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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