squeezed off

past tense of squeeze off
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
  • 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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