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firing

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. firing
2. discharge of gun

This noun and する verb describe the act of firing a gun or discharging a weapon. It is typically used in news reports, legal contexts, or dramatic scenes involving shootings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Do you believe the rumor about a shooting near the intersection?

Sentence 2

Police called on the public to submit any footage capturing the moment of the shooting.

Sentence 3

Authorities warned the public about the spread of misinformation regarding the shooting.

Sentence 4

Police believe there was an argument just before the shots were fired.

Sentence 5

In customer-facing situations, directing people to safety during emergencies like a shooting is the top priority.