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Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20.—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators observed a close-range gunshot wound to Wright’s head as his only gunshot wound, according to police.—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 July 2025 While this is expected of a gunshot wound, closer examination by our Department revealed subtle patterns in the disruption.—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunshot
Property owners should: Secure loose objects: Patio furniture, grills, tools and other items can become dangerous projectiles in hurricane-force winds.
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Craig M. Goldenfarb,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
After being hit in the face by a projectile, Tezcacoatl’s jaw was wired shut.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.
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Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Elite perimeter defense and dynamic shot creation could set him apart.
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C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
The shot showed the royal couple all dressed up in their white-tie finery, including a triumphant tiara return for Princess Kate, standing outside in a picturesque setting.
The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.
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Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.
The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
With celebrities and pop culture icons showcasing their Labubu collections on social media, Labubu has become a cult toy especially with Gen Z. PopMart has very few retail locations in the US and toys are sold out very quickly online.
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