as in fires
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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Hezbollah, though weakened in its last war with Israel that ended in November 2024, still fires drones, rockets and artillery daily into northern Israel and on ground troops inside Lebanon.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The teen keeps running, and then the officer fires.—
CBS News,
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14 Apr. 2026
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Willett shoots a closing 67 for a 5-under 283 is assured his first major title when Spieth bogies the 17th hole.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Turning up the music in get car so that her daughter won’t hear, the grandmother gets out the car, takes a revolver out of her bag, and wincing and turning away, shoots the animal in the head.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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South Downtown launches Atlanta's first open container district, transforming the city's approach to downtown entertainment.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rivals Season 2, a Hulu original which airs on Disney+ outside the States, launches May 15 and will drop in two six-episode batches.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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At one point, one of his attackers grab’s Pierre’s hoodie and throws him to the ground.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Johnson recalled his young throws coach’s attention to detail.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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