opening gun

Example Sentences

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Mussmon, a Liberty-bound senior, was impressive on his future home track, taking the lead from the opening gun.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

Musset's 124-year-old romantic tragedy made a booming opening gun.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was an auspicious time for Reagan to sound the opening gun for the primary season.

From Time Magazine Archive

The current negotiations promise to be the opening gun in a years-long campaign to expand American exports by rewriting many of the rules that govern �and now restrict�world trade.

From Time Magazine Archive

She had a curious sense that with the explanation Felice Denbigh had fired the opening gun of a campaign.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker