intense gunfire

Frequency: 8.214.8 per million words

Similar to 'heavy', emphasizes the concentration and force of the shooting.

gunfireADJECTIVE + gunfire

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intense

Examples (10)

  • The soldiers had to take cover from the intense gunfire coming from the ridge.
  • Reports from the war-torn city describe hours of intense gunfire overnight.
  • The special forces team advanced despite the intense gunfire.
  • Civilians were trapped in their homes as intense gunfire erupted in the streets.
  • The helicopter pilot skillfully navigated through intense gunfire to rescue the stranded soldiers.
  • In his journal, the veteran recalled the terrifying sound of intense gunfire during the ambush.
  • The peace talks collapsed, and the city was once again subjected to intense gunfire.
  • Video footage showed the journalists ducking for cover amidst intense gunfire.
  • The fortress walls were designed to withstand even the most intense gunfire.
  • A ceasefire was called after a full day of intense gunfire from both sides.