shoot at

Example Sentences

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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

Many policing experts say having to shoot at a moving car is among the most dangerous and unpredictable situations an officer can face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

When farmers or loggers clear the tree cover, droplets shoot at the ground with more than twice as much force.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann