shooting

Example Sentences

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The prosecutor described the incident as an "alleged street shooting".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

At the time, not only were virtually all the state’s production workers commuting to New York, but shows that took place in New Jersey like HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” weren’t even shooting there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Before the recent boom, the last major motion picture that anyone could remember that did the bulk of its shooting in New Jersey was 1982’s “Annie.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Some of Porter’s friends have suggested he was shooting the weapon into the air to celebrate the new year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Brooklyn was amazed at how many people were involved in shooting a movie.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti