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Meanings of heavy gunfire in English

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Usage of heavy gunfire in English
1
He then heard one shot and then a burst of heavy gunfire.
The Irish Times
2
They have come under repeated heavy gunfire and faced highly skilled Taliban snipers.
Reuters
3
He told how his father guided him and six families through heavy gunfire.
BBC
4
There were earlier reports of heavy gunfire in the capital, Tripoli.
BBC
5
Terror Attack and heavy gunfire reported in Nairobi on 14 Riverside Drive off.
The South African
6
Troops surrounded the mosque and heavy gunfire was heard for hours.
The Guardian
7
Residents reported hearing heavy gunfire about 500 meters from the palace.
Reuters
8
Anti-government protesters in Tripoli have reportedly come under heavy gunfire after Friday prayers.
BBC
9
There was heavy gunfire, bullets chipping the concrete dam, ripping through the water.
Agent 6
10
The hills encircling it were torn, as if by heavy gunfire.
A Voyage to Arcturus
11
The front-door team had to retreat because of heavy gunfire from the suspects.
My Life, My Tapes
12
On our last day, we heard the sound of heavy gunfire outside the house.
The Guardian
13
Slideshow (13 images) Clashes lasted for several hours, with heavy gunfire reported.
Reuters
14
After 10 minutes of heavy gunfire, the rebels withdrew to a nearby wooded area.
Reuters
15
At the same time a crash of heavy gunfire made the floor quiver slightly.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
16
Slideshow (2 images) Residents said heavy gunfire and explosions were heard.
Reuters
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Heavy gunfire through the time
Heavy gunfire across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common