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Recent Examples of gunshot
Most homicide victims in Chicago died as the result of gunshot wounds.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Support for Tester appears to have bounced in recent weeks amid growing controversy over the origins of a gunshot wound Sheehy suffered.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Emergency medical personnel took both men to a hospital, where the man with the gunshot wound died shortly after arriving.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
The same day, a 17-year-old boy was killed by a gunshot in his own living room.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Support for Tester appears to have bounced in recent weeks amid growing controversy over the origins of a gunshot wound Sheehy suffered.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Emergency medical personnel took both men to a hospital, where the man with the gunshot wound died shortly after arriving.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
The same day, a 17-year-old boy was killed by a gunshot in his own living room.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
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The possibility that a Ukrainian drone or missile will strike a warhead and create an explosion that distributes fissile material is already a major risk.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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At least seven missiles were fired by the Korean People’s Army on Tuesday, flying up to 250 miles and landing in the water between North Korea and Japan.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Later, the Israeli military said dozens of projectiles had crossed into Israel from Lebanon, some of which were intercepted.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The crowd surged forwards as security opened umbrellas to try and protect them from projectiles.Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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On October 18, Canada announced $64.8 million in military assistance for Ukraine, including for arms, ammunition and drones.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite these efforts, the incident has provided the Trump campaign with fresh ammunition in the crucial final stretch.Nik Popli, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Utilities are scrambling to find ways to power the growing electric load.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Zion Off-Road That gives you a pretty solid utility trailer with loads more mounting versatility than average.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The protestors boo Jacob away so Barbara takes her shot at controlling the crowd.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Pyongyang was already supplying Moscow with weapons: according to The Times of London, half of Russia’s shells used in the war have come from North Korea.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Divers were lowered in large white articulated shells, which were made in Germany.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Running Costs and Print Quality: The Power of Choice Brother gives you three options when shopping for replacement toner cartridges.David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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The batch notably included Starline Brass cartridges with nickel primers that matched the live bullet that killed Hutchins.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After an all-day sit in a pop up blind, three longbeards finally marched through at 25 yards that afternoon.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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