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Recent Examples of gunshot
Martinez was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a truck parked outside his home at the time.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Cops responding to a 911 call around 3:30 p.m. discovered the 40-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the right leg and a graze wound from a bullet on his left knee outside a deli near Neptune Ave.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
What To Know The two employees who were found with gunshot wounds were transported to area hospitals, said Mike Wallace from the Port Orange Public Affairs Office.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Two people shot following an argument at 2:30 a.m. May 3 at a gas station in the 2800 block of Chicago Road were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Cops responding to a 911 call around 3:30 p.m. discovered the 40-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the right leg and a graze wound from a bullet on his left knee outside a deli near Neptune Ave.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
What To Know The two employees who were found with gunshot wounds were transported to area hospitals, said Mike Wallace from the Port Orange Public Affairs Office.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Two people shot following an argument at 2:30 a.m. May 3 at a gas station in the 2800 block of Chicago Road were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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These defenses typically include EW systems, which are commonly used for detecting and disrupting incoming missiles and aircraft.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the failure to intercept the projectile to a technical malfunction in its missile defense system.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Russia’s current missile strategy relies on overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses with large quantities of projectiles.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
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Having an unquestionably talented scorer like Ogunbowale (22.2 points per game in 2024) will help ease the load off Paige Bueckers, who averaged 19.9 points per game in her senior season at UConn.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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In Singapore, a skyscraper adapts to monsoon winds, shifting the HVAC load to avoid structural strain.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Certain parlays have enhanced odds, giving customers a shot at larger winnings.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Eric Robinson’s goal to make it 3-0 at 3:14 of the third period, less so; Robinson shielded the puck, skated past Carlson, put a shot on net, and that was that.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.—
Ben Coxworth
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Noun
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According to the Vatican press office, the black smoke is made by a cartridge holding a mixture of potassium perchlorate, anthracene and sulphur.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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The cartridges found near Patterson’s body matched a gun found in Locicero’s motel room, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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Modeled on the same resonances and sound profile as the station’s generic pop playlist, it could even be tuned out entirely.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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On Mayhem, Lady Gaga Pulls From the Past to Make Pop Music for the Future Mother Monster's seventh album proves that pop's greatest innovator cannot be predicted.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
9 May 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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