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Recent Examples of gunshot
Several callers reported hearing gunshots fired in the Russell neighborhood, but officers did not find any victims.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Officers responding to the shooting at about 10:45 p.m. Aug. 10 found the teen unresponsive with a gunshot wound, the Phoenix Police Department said in a news release.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
A little more than an hour later, the sheriff’s office said a dead man with multiple gunshot wounds was found in a wooded area on Texas Gas Road.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
Two victims, one male and one female, were found at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, BPD said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Officers responding to the shooting at about 10:45 p.m. Aug. 10 found the teen unresponsive with a gunshot wound, the Phoenix Police Department said in a news release.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
A little more than an hour later, the sheriff’s office said a dead man with multiple gunshot wounds was found in a wooded area on Texas Gas Road.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
Two victims, one male and one female, were found at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, BPD said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 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
Noun
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Relative to the two biggest aerial assaults on Ukraine to date, where Russian forces launched 741 and 623 projectiles, Russia’s latest overnight strike is considerably smaller.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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When Israel depleted its supplies, the U.S. had to step in, firing a year’s production run of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, missiles to intercept Iran’s projectiles.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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During the tow, a live 5.7mm caliber round of ammunition was found next to the vehicle’s rear passenger side tire.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Vinson used its fighter jets to attack targets in Yemen — including weapons, ammunition and infrastructure — and Houthi leadership.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 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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Adding chia on top of that fiber load may increase digestive discomfort.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The costumes and music and cinematography are all great and lovingly crafted, though at times a shot here or there looked weirdly fake.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But there was a limit: Comments were restricted to no more than a minute each, and shots of the podium during the public-comment period revealed that the commissioners didn’t always stay in their seats.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Jaunty – Wedding Cake Vape Known for its sweet and creamy aromas of vanilla and berry, the Wedding Cake vape cartridge from Jaunty is an easy way to find your nighttime chill.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The recall includes 26,000 marijuana vape cartridges believed to contain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which the state has warned should not be inhaled.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pop star has been announced as a Season 2 guest star, but details of her characters have still not been revealed.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Netflix previously revealed that the pop star would have a surprising role in the show’s second season, though no specific details about her character have been officially confirmed.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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