shot

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He claimed the Portugal midfielder had said "I probably should have shot but I made them passes" in an interview following the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It was first to publicly announce an end to the exchange with Israel and avoided crowing about the downing of the Apache as it had when other American aircraft were shot down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Many still remember Siphiwe Tshabalala and his powerful shot into the top corner that beat Mexican goalkeeper Óscar Pérez, and a celebration that remains etched in the collective memory of the soccer world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The first point of Williams' return was served by Mboko and ended in her partner sending a volley out without the American hitting a shot.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I pushed away my wandering agonies and shot Ethan a smile.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith