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gunfire
/ ˈɡʌˌڲɪə /
noun
the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly
the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics
Example Sentences
As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire.
"It was terrifying. You could tell it was gunfire straight away. Everybody dived for cover."
The Hamas-run civil defence agency - Gaza's main emergency service - told AFP news agency that a group was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Netzarim corridor, where thousands of people have been gathering daily seeking aid.
Eleven Palestinians seeking aid were among at least 33 killed by Israeli gunfire and strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, rescuers and medics say.
At the time, police said they didn’t believe Moreno or his family were the targets of the gunfire.
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