noun
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the act or an instance of shooting with guns
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the art, practice, or act of hunting game with guns
Etymology
Origin of gunning
Example Sentences
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Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Granted, they have been gunning for his judgement too, in a circular firing squad about credibility.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Executives are gunning to renegotiate leases, which could help the chain close more stores and reduce its costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
And as companies get better at collecting and analyzing personal data, they aren’t just gunning for the money coming out of your wallet — they’re controlling how much goes into it, too.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
I yelled up to Joey, “Stop gunning it. I’m going to look for something to wedge under the wheels.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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