is shooting
- present progressive of shoot (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But Ms. Finley is shooting the messenger when she takes aim at TikTok.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The special software allows commanders to see "who is shooting down what, with which systems, which teams," and to locate incoming targets, said Myronenko.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
The “last line of defense” is shooting down drones, but the goal is to avoid ending up in that situation to begin with, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
He is shooting 55.8% from the field in the last four games, a stretch that included significant wins over playoff contenders in the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Nuggets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
I feel every nerve in my arm connect to some other part of my body, and electricity is shooting through all of me, making me sweat instantly.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
