Example Sentences

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That target exceeds the 43 percent reduction by 2030 that countries have been shooting for — and negotiating over during the annual U.N. climate talks known as COPs.

From Scientific American • Mar. 24, 2023

The Russians "have been shooting less since about three weeks ago," said Myhailo, 42, who like the other soldiers withheld his last name.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2022

Maybe you’re inclined to blame the allure of the “Fast & Furious” movies, but filmmakers have been shooting auto race scenes here since Fatty Arbuckle appeared in 1913’s “The Speed King.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2022

"Take care of the ball, guard, same things that have been shooting us in the foot all season we have not fixed," Battey said.

From Fox News • Jan. 21, 2022

Why, then, comrades, it seems that we have been shooting, sketching, and fishing all night by daylight, and the sun has set and risen again without our being aware of the fact!

From Chasing the Sun by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)