try to shoot
Frequency: 6.79.1 per million words
to attempt to fire a weapon
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Examples (10)
- He tried to shoot the basketball into the hoop, but missed.
- The hunter carefully aimed and tried to shoot the deer.
- In the heat of the moment, she tried to shoot a quick glance at her notes.
- The security guard tried to shoot a warning at the intruder.
- Despite his fear, he tried to shoot a smile at the crowd.
- The detective tried to shoot a photograph of the suspect without being noticed.
- The young artist tried to shoot a new perspective on the classic subject.
- He tried to shoot a quick message to his friend before the phone died.
- The coach told him to relax and try to shoot with confidence.
- The poacher tried to shoot the endangered animal for its ivory.