shooting at
phrase
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or shooting for
as in trying
to make an effort to do
Let's shoot at a 6:30 arrival.
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Recent Examples of shooting at
The family of a 22-year-old woman killed in shooting at a QuikTrip in Kansas City two years ago has sued the company for wrongful death.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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“Shooting at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooting%20at. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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