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.