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shoots

  • plural
    of shoot.
    shoot
    verb (used with object)
    to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon.
  • present tense form
    of shoot (3rd person singular).
    shoot
    verb (used with object)
    to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon.

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Mr. Logan warns the careless away from parking on gravesites and prevents bridal photo shoots from disturbing those who have come to mourn the more recently deceased.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The audiovisual industry represents 2.2 percent of the Madrid region's annual economic output, with 2,100 shoots performed there in 2025, according to authorities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

In addition to using it as an office and hosting family for long visits, Donnelly has also rented the ADU out for commercials and photo shoots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The practice is an ancient method of tree management, external which involves felling trees at their base to create a "stool" where new shoots will grow.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The pain behind my eyes shoots from one side to the other.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron