gunfire
Example Sentences
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In Byrd and Roberts’ case, the state insists it arose in seconds, during the same chaotic burst of gunfire that even the judge agrees began as lawful self-defense.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
In the statement on Thursday, Muir said that there were no sounds of "loud gunfire" and that "silencers" were used.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1525, the age of chivalry came to a symbolic end amid smoke and gunfire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Commandos for the National Guard Special Forces, or FERI, secured the training exercise area and rescued a "hostage" amid a haze of explosions, smoke, and rattling gunfire.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Both Po-2 crews had dropped their bombs over their target, and neither aircrew had been caught by enemy gunfire.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
