shoot
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Prices at the gas pump are already touching their highest levels in years in the U.S. and could shoot higher when stocks run low.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The drones do not shoot bullets or any other kind of projectile.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The only downside for Dyer is that he has been stuck with the moustache for all seven months of the shoot, and when we speak there are another three to go.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
We commented on Mr. Beast’s video, and the comment got a lot of likes, we’re like “oh shoot, this is dope, this has a real impact on the Mexican community.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The candlelight flickered in the lenses of Edward Ashton’s glasses as if his eyes might shoot flaming arrows at her.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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