Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunned (for)
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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026 -
Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa ran down five fly balls by Dodgers hitters.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Three people were killed and 20 more people were attacked by bears across at least nine prefectures between April and June 2, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Alabama's relatively new nitrogen gas execution method could inflict a cruel amount of pain and suffering on a death row inmate who says that he'd rather be killed by a firing squad, a federal appeals court has ruled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The Altadena boy was fatally shot on a relative’s porch in 2016 when a gunman opened fire on a group, apparently targeting an adult gang member who survived.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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San Antonio shot 65% in the first quarter to 29% for the Knicks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Opportunities are pursued based on commercial judgment, with legal feasibility evaluated as a secondary step.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Diomande made a spectacular leap at RB Leipzig in 2025-26 and comes into this tournament being tracked closely by Europe’s elite clubs.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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This death marks the 58th homicide in Kansas City in 2026, compared to 71 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Though the Knicks have trailed the entire game so far, the crowd has been as raucous as expected.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The Astros trailed 8-3 in the seventh.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Gunned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunned%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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