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Meanings of distant firing in English

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Usage of distant firing in English
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The distant firing from the mainland had reached the British at Boston.
Life of George Washington — Volume 01
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On the way they were arrested by the sound of distant firing.
Blue Lights: Hot Work in the Soudan
3
At length, a little after daybreak, they were aroused by distant firing.
Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria'...
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But my brother's attention speedily reverted to the distant firing in the south.
The Time Machine & The War of the Worlds
5
As we approached we could hear the distant firing of cannon.
Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet / ...
6
That distant firing had ceased, and all need for further advance had ended.
Bob Hampton of Placer
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The night was now far advanced, and the distant firing became spasmodic and faint.
The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky
8
They had got about half-way, when the sound of distant firing reached their ears.
The Frontier Fort / Or, Stirring Times in the North West Territo...
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From further away came the crack of single gunshots on a distant firing range.
Another life
10
When the army approached Wejh on January 24, Lawrence was surprised to hear distant firing.
Hero: the life and legend of lawrence of arabia
11
At that moment the dull sound of distant firing broke the stillness of the snow.
Muslin
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The distant firing had ceased now and a great stillness reigned over the bare land.
The Velvet Glove
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Before I could answer, I caught the sound of distant firing on the Lewisboro road.
The Hidden Children
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From time to time the crowd were silent and listened, and distant firing was heard.
The History of a Crime / The Testimony of an Eye-Witness
15
We could hear the distant firing of anti-aircraft guns.
The forgotten soldier
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Now the distant firing broke out again, and briskly.
Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines; or, Following the Flag agai...
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