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was shooting
  • past progressive of shoot.

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During production, Brantley was on set with a microphone and a monitor so that he could see what the camera was shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But in the defining moment of High Point’s season, and Johnston’s career, he had no control over where he was shooting from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I met him on the Warner Bros. lot when I was making “ER” and he was shooting a movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Oraka said when the police heard from TikTok that he was shooting a music video, they wanted to check everyone would be safe as it was classed as a public event.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The woman held a long-arm nearly as tall as she was, shooting hollow glass orbs and targets effortlessly.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros