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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Witness videos show that at the moment Ross fires his first shot into the front of the SUV, its wheels are directed away from him.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Still holding a cellphone in one hand, Ross fires a shot through the windshield.—
Brian Niemietz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The expansion Raptors shoots 0-for-3 from the foul line.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The officer shoots a second time.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Located on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA launches actually happen, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex puts you right in the heart of America's space program.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The new series, which launches on November 12, is a combination of the original Hot Ones with the classic party game.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle throws to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Arlington, Texas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Squeezes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezes%20off. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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