sniper fire
Frequency: 7.04.5 per million words
Gunfire coming from a sniper.
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Examples (10)
- The convoy came under intense sniper fire as it entered the contested zone.
- Soldiers were ordered to take cover immediately from the sudden sniper fire.
- We could hear the distinct crack of sniper fire echoing through the valley.
- The advance was halted by persistent sniper fire from the rooftops.
- Avoiding sniper fire became their top priority during the urban mission.
- They had to crawl through the rubble to escape the relentless sniper fire.
- Reports indicated sporadic sniper fire in the eastern district overnight.
- The armored vehicle offered some protection against the continuous sniper fire.
- Any movement in the open was met with immediate and accurate sniper fire.
- The peacekeepers found themselves caught in unexpected cross-sniper fire.