bullet

Example Sentences

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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

At 66, he wondered whether it was time to bite the bullet.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

They're shaped like a large bullet and propelled by four rotors at the base.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I mentally ran through the bullet points that I could remember.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin