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The senior U.S. official said the likelihood that Iran will shoot at the American ships involved in the blockade once they start seizing tankers is low, because their defensive capability has been so decimated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Even though the cholera outbreak is controlled, we're not out of the woods. Right now, malaria is spiking and with the rainy season coming, it will shoot up," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Harris will return to direct Season 2, which will shoot during a week in June when “The Tonight Show” is not airing new episodes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Players will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

“Maybe the military will shoot it down,” Grover said hopefully.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan