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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As officers yell for Martinez to stop, Stevens pulls his weapon and rapidly fires three shots through the window before quickly backing away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026 -
As officers yell for Martinez to stop, Stevens pulls his weapon and rapidly fires three shots through the window before quickly backing away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carney shoots the scene where Rick discovers this in an ingenious way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sterling shoots over 40% from range.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This lineup launches with an Opening Day doubleheader on March 26, while Boston’s first NBC/Peacock date comes on June 14 against the Rangers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and Fallon, launches its third season, which was renewed in August, as revealed by Deadline.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The video shows a security guard holding back a male security guard who is moving toward a young man who throws his backpack on the ground, and appears ready to fight as the woman is being handcuffed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Squeezes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezes%20off. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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