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[shoot] / ʃut /




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An said there were a lot of people on the shoot, adding that they did not intervene and "were so still and just there, staring at me".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And we were scheduled to shoot that much later, but it came up the —

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One of the most public examples of rule-breaking was on display this year in a photo shoot for Interview magazine, where four junior bankers modeled designer duds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Having developed a trusting relationship with Yarrow in his solo shoot, Haaland - "the unofficial voice of the team" - was keen to involve the photographer in their World Cup preparations.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m expecting Emma to shoot down the idea—Madi and Skye never liked my ideas for art projects or video games—but when I look at my new friend, her face is a cheesy smile.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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