shoot out
Example Sentences
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The troublesome Queen of the Night dazzles with high notes that shoot out like daggers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
As fans celebrated the dramatic penalty shoot out victory, some 20,000 people converged on the city's iconic Champs-Elysees avenue, police said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
"Hearts were impressive and got their big win, Celtic got their win and it's now a straight shoot out for the title which is as exciting as it can be," Tino said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
There’s also a guy who appears to be on loan from the Mad Max universe who can make blades shoot out of his arms and fire them like darts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Hailstones as big as heads would shoot out of the sky and the lightning would stab like swords, but never at those on my side.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
