noun
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the firing of one or more guns, esp when done repeatedly
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the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics
Etymology
Origin of gunfire
Example Sentences
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He described coming under heavy gunfire, saying, "It was likely that we would have fallen as martyrs in the massive attack, but, by a miracle, we survived".
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Fred, his sister and a friend travelled east in a Polish Army Hospital van, to his grandparents' home, avoiding Nazi gunfire on the roads.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
In Byrd and Roberts’ case, the state insists it arose in seconds, during the same chaotic burst of gunfire that even the judge agrees began as lawful self-defense.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1525, the age of chivalry came to a symbolic end amid smoke and gunfire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The door opened, and the music came bursting out like gunfire.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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