shoot at

Example Sentences

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Byers, who represented himself at trial, said he had no animus toward law enforcement and that it would be “out of character” for him to shoot at police.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

One of the photographed men, Demarre Johnson, said he showed up to the photo shoot at the New York steakhouse Delmonico’s in January and was handed multiple outfits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

Earlier that morning, Doncic did a photo shoot at a Manhattan home once owned by an Olsen twin—please don’t ask me which one, I can’t remember.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025

He and Grandpop began discussing what exactly they were going to have Ernie shoot at.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds