shoot

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Such changes would go hand in hand with an overhaul of the department’s much-maligned disciplinary system, which has faced criticism from some corners for not meting out harsh enough punishments when officers shoot unarmed people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I saw a soldier shoot down a practice drone after a few misses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The shoot downs and the high-risk mission required to recover both crew members signal a more dangerous phase of the conflict, with direct confrontations increasing and no clear off-ramp in sight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Tech just kind of fits the shoot first, ask questions later profile of a stock that’s going to be sold in this environment,” Belton said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

So they were standing under the hoop, but they kept forgetting to bounce the ball, to shoot it.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix