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Recent Examples of gunshot
He was found on the ground in a third-floor hallway with at least one gunshot wound, according to the press release.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
She was found with a gunshot wound to her lower back.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
Foster sustained a gunshot wound in an apparent homicide, according to a Lake County Coroner’s Office release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Officers responded to reports of gunshots shortly after 9:30 p.m. at a business on the 6300 block of West Fairview Avenue in Boise, according to a Boise Police Department news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2025
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
She was found with a gunshot wound to her lower back.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
Foster sustained a gunshot wound in an apparent homicide, according to a Lake County Coroner’s Office release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Officers responded to reports of gunshots shortly after 9:30 p.m. at a business on the 6300 block of West Fairview Avenue in Boise, according to a Boise Police Department news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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Despite attempts, the Russian Federation has continued to launch drone and missile strikes across Ukraine.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Tokyo, where, according to Reuters, the two sides agreed to accelerate co-production of missile systems.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Per the statement, earlier excavations had revealed arrowheads at the cave site, but archaeologists were unsure whether these weapons were funerary goods or projectiles responsible for fatal injuries.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Anything magnetic – from something as small as keys, to something as large (or larger) than an oxygen tank – can become a projectile, threatening the safety of anyone nearby.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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He is held without bond and faces one count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possession of cocaine and one count of trespassing in an operational area of an airport, Teri Barbera, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said late Tuesday.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tamura had fired most of two 30-round magazines of .223 ammunition in a matter of minutes, the official said.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the time comes to take a load off, the Waterworld space will deliver entertainment once again with The Purge: Dangerous Waters.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former Patriots quarterback posed alongside his boys on the sideline in this throwback shot included in the post.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Son Heung-min missed a good chance a few minutes later and had a shot blocked after a breakaway attack later in the first half.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The North has reportedly sent up to 30,000 North Korean troops and millions of artillery shells to support Russia on the frontlines of the war, according to Ukrainian and South Korean officials.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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Visitors typically find ancient shark’s teeth and internal molds of ammonites and oyster shells.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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These don't have games installed on them, merely a bearer token that allows users to download a game digitally while requiring the cartridge to be inserted to play it.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Calhoun, who also goes by Joel I. Calhoun, was arrested July 17 leaving a store in the 2600 block of East Lincoln Highway with a .380 caliber handgun loaded with non-explosive cartridges, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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That day came today as Punk shed his crutches to an even louder pop.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Jazz Chisholm gets caught sleeping on a pop up to second and the Marlins turn the double play pic.twitter.com/5SaB49tSof Chisholm’s mistake wasn’t the only blunder the Yankees made on the basepaths.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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