as in fired
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
the hunter waited for the deer to start feeding, then squeezed off several rounds
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The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025 -
When officers arrived, shots were still being fired, Cunningham said.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Back in June 2024, McDonald's launched the $5 Meal Deal in part to offset backlash from rising prices – highlighted by reports of an $18 Big Mac combo meal being sold at a Connecticut rest stop.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The original Power of Siberia pipeline, launched in 2019 under a $400 billion, 30-year contract, runs 1,865 miles from eastern Siberia into Heilongjiang province.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Squeezed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezed%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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