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shooting

NOUN
firing a weapon
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The April shooting saw Trump and Vice-President JD Vance, among others, rushed off stage by Secret Service agents.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And so I like shooting in New Mexico and supporting the local community, especially local Natives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner on July 24, after a shooting incident disrupted the gala event in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Between downpours, he did a little skeet shooting at the rifle range.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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