fire at

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to shoot a weapon towards a target

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers were ordered to fire at the enemy positions.
  • Police fired at the suspect who was threatening civilians.
  • The sniper fired at the target from a concealed position.
  • During training, recruits learn to fire at moving targets.
  • The artillery unit fired at coordinates provided by reconnaissance.
  • Guards were instructed to fire at anyone attempting to breach the perimeter.
  • The tank crew fired at the bunker with their main gun.
  • Protesters claimed police fired at them without warning.
  • The destroyer fired at the approaching enemy vessels.
  • Machine gunners fired at the aircraft flying overhead.