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Meanings of fire a shot in English

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Usage of fire a shot in English
1
The ARTs did not fire a shot during the six month trial.
Radio NZ
2
Occasionally they would fire a shot his way, hoping to get lucky.
Lonesome dove
3
Whenever this happens the Germans lie low and hardly fire a shot.
One Young Man / The simple and true story of a clerk who enliste...
4
For the first twelve days we will not fire a shot, probably.
In Africa: Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country
5
I did not fire a shot, as Wilson may have told you.
Rujub, the Juggler
6
Don't fire a shot unless you've got a good aim at something.
The Talking Leaves: An Indian Story
7
Hoffman was left to spin and fire a shot into the open net.
Reuters
8
Bloodless coup The ECB won the battle without having to fire a shot.
The Irish Times
9
Get your shotgun ready and fire a shot into the air.
Young Hunters of the Lake; or, Out with Rod and Gun
10
Before he could fire a shot was heard and the man fell dead.
True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence
11
I didn't fire a shot that time; I burnt my magazine.
In the Days of the Comet
12
They did not fire a shot, but made straight at the Prussian infantry.
The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prus...
13
They're about to fire a shot from a big gun in a wood.
The Shades of the Wilderness: A Story of Lee's Great Stand
14
Don't fire a shot; just lay the iron down on them.
Love under Fire
15
My men will not fire a shot unless they encounter resistance.
The Wings of the Morning
16
He will be over the Olifants before you fire a shot.'
Prester John
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