shooting scripts

noun

plural of shooting script
as in scenarios

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  1. scenarios
  2. scripts
  3. screenplays
  4. texts
Noun
  • The team fed the data about the reservoirs of volatile elements of both Earth and Mars into computer models to test which formation scenarios fit best, and the results favor a hybrid model.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Lowe’s return, and his considerable donations, helped make a variety of scenarios possible for the school.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of scenarios
Noun
  • So, the plan is to have all scripts written before production starts, which is great.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The producer in Douglas helped the actor in him by prizing good scripts above all else.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of scripts
Noun
  • The event will highlight some of the screenplays that have been workshopped within the collective and will include panels with the writers and directors of the films.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • McGuane had remunerative dalliances with ’70s Hollywood, selling screenplays and hobnobbing with the inebriate tranche of the A-list.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of screenplays
Noun
  • Marshall’s campaign provided no comment in response to phone calls, texts and emails seeking responses to a detailed list of questions over the course of two weeks for this story.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This month, Togo invited citizens to contribute texts, recordings, and translations to help AI models understand the West African country’s 50 local languages.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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