shoot at
Example Sentences
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The senior U.S. official said the likelihood that Iran will shoot at the American ships involved in the blockade once they start seizing tankers is low, because their defensive capability has been so decimated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Today, there is a massive difference between the production quality of the videos we shoot at home and the blockbusters we watch at the movies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
A full day's shoot at the town hall with a crew of more than 50 people can cost over £22,000, while it would cost a team of five £2,045 for the same time.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
In contrast, the Department of Justice’s use-of-force policy makes it explicit that officers should not shoot at a vehicle if they can protect themselves by “moving out of the path of the vehicle.”
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026
As he caught the ball, he had to shoot at the exact same instant.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
