point-blank range
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at a very close distance, especially for a weapon
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Examples (20)
- The victim was shot at point-blank range.
- The assassin was executed at point-blank range.
- He fired the gun at point-blank range, ensuring it would hit.
- He held the gun at point-blank range and fired.
- The hunter took down the deer from point-blank range with a single shot.
- The security guard was taken by surprise at point-blank range.
- Forensics confirmed the bullet was fired from point-blank range.
- She found herself at point-blank range of the charging bull.
- The attacker lunged and struck his target at point-blank range.
- The negotiations failed when both sides refused to budge from their point-blank range positions.
- The security camera captured the assailant at point-blank range just before the incident.
- He was forced to make a decision at point-blank range due to the tight deadline.
- The explosion occurred at point-blank range to the vehicle, causing maximum damage.
- The investigator cornered the suspect, forcing him to reveal the truth at point-blank range.
- They observed the rare bird from point-blank range, careful not to disturb it.
- They had to confront the issue head-on, at point-blank range.
- The surgeon worked at point-blank range with intricate instruments.
- The political debate became heated, with candidates firing accusations at point-blank range.
- The security guard stood at point-blank range from the entrance, surveying everyone.
- In a tense moment, the detective stood at point-blank range of the suspect.