shot
Example Sentences
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The family of a man who was shot dead by a police marksman have said they are "devastated" misconduct proceedings against the officer have been paused.
From BBC
But he was run out in an unlucky manner when a shot from Rana grazed Henry's hand and deflected onto the stumps at the non-striker's end.
From Barron's
Then I practice my shots from different spots on the court.
From Literature
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Shares of Starbucks shot to levels not seen in nearly a year in early Wednesday trading after the coffee chain reported quarterly growth in a key sales metric at the fastest rate in two years.
From MarketWatch
The report does not say whether bullets from both officers hit Pretti, and does not specify how many shots were fired.
From Barron's
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