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An outdoor water gun game is trending again among high school students, with multiple Southeast Michigan police departments advising both students and area residents to be aware of potential misunderstandings.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The department said the water gun appeared to be a real firearm until officers were just a few feet away.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Participants attempt to eliminate one another using water guns or other harmless devices.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the country, police are warning the public about the popular game among students, mainly because often the water guns or toy guns used to target other students are perceived as real.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The department said the water gun appeared to be a real firearm until officers were just a few feet away.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Participants attempt to eliminate one another using water guns or other harmless devices.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the country, police are warning the public about the popular game among students, mainly because often the water guns or toy guns used to target other students are perceived as real.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for water gun
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“Water gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20gun. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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