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In one instance, a man survived a gunshot only due to his pocket watch deflecting the bullet, while another joined the Union army after deserting the Confederacy.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
At wide receiver, first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall is two games into a rookie season delayed by an unfathomable gunshot wound through his chest.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Another person who suffered a gunshot wound took herself to a local hospital, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Rifle casings were found on the ground near his body, and he was observed to have apparent gunshot wounds.
—Tim Speier, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
At wide receiver, first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall is two games into a rookie season delayed by an unfathomable gunshot wound through his chest.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Another person who suffered a gunshot wound took herself to a local hospital, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Rifle casings were found on the ground near his body, and he was observed to have apparent gunshot wounds.
—Tim Speier, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
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The last comparable attack happened on August 28, 2024, when Russia launched 127 missiles and 109 attack drones at Ukraine.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new nuclear doctrine Tuesday lowering the threshold of use for nuclear weapons, days after the U.S. authorized Ukraine's use of the long-range missiles.Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 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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In Israel, 69 people have been killed by Hezbollah projectiles.Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The other six were assessed to have hit an ammunition storage site in Karachev, the official said.David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, Kyiv can remind Washington that a very large portion of the military aid that the United States has provided to Ukraine is largely spent at home: the American defense industry receives government funds to produce ammunition on American soil by American workers.Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Amazon Perhaps the best 4K streamer for folks who watch loads of Amazon Prime shows and movies, this Fire Stick is very easy to set up and use, supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable streaming, and packs 16 gigabytes of storage.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 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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The coat’s water-resistant shell and down insulation help to trap warmth inside.Cai Cramer, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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To obscure the scale of their market activities, the Hunts employed a network of shell companies and anonymous accounts, both domestically and abroad.Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The defense has sought to cast doubt on the bullet evidence, questioning why more images were not taken of the cartridge and suggesting the bullet could have come from a law enforcement officer’s weapon, according to CNN affiliate WRTV.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Whippets are small cartridges that contain nitrous oxide, whose recreational use dates back to the late 1770s.Katixa Espinoza, Them, 10 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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