Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gun (for)
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Prendergast ran down the street to the explosion site, following a black cloud of smoke, and arrived there in a few minutes.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025 -
Meanwhile, Mitchell offers a supporting run down the middle and Eze begins a sprint on the left.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Navigating Pricing Complexity Pricing complexity can kill B2B growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The news comes in the wake of Legendary’s mega success with Warner Bros co-production A Minecraft Movie which is coursing to $900M at the global box office.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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The lineup also says a lot about currents, both artistic and industrial, coursing through contemporary Brazilian filmmaking.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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With San Francisco trailing the Dallas Cowboys 27-21 and facing a third-and-3 from the Dallas 6, Montana rolled to the right sideline while under heavy pressure and somehow found Clark along the back of the end zone for a 28-27 victory.—
Cesar Brioso,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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By the start of the fourth quarter, the Sparks trailed by eight.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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During the mid to late 1980s, McGillis pursued roles on the stage, playing various roles in Shakespeare plays, including The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Officers pursued the suspect, repeatedly commanding him to drop his weapon, the release states.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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According to FlightAware, which tracks flight delays and cancelLations, there were 37 departures from and 42 arrivals to Newark canceled as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Nonetheless, investors looking for attractive picks amid the ongoing volatility can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who have the expertise to select stocks with the potential to thrive despite short-term challenges.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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“Gun (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gun%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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