firefights

[US]/[ˈfaɪəˌfaɪts]/
[UK]/[ˈfaɪərˌfaɪts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A series of rapid exchanges of gunfire between opposing forces.; A prolonged and intense exchange of gunfire.
v.To engage in a firefight.

Phrases & Collocations

intense firefights

avoid firefights

during firefights

firefight ensued

brief firefights

witnessed firefights

multiple firefights

survived firefights

planning firefights

urban firefights

Example Sentences

the police responded quickly to the reports of intense firefights in the downtown area.

news footage showed chaotic firefights between the two rival gangs.

the soldiers trained for hours in simulated firefights to prepare for deployment.

witnesses described harrowing firefights that lasted for several hours.

the security team neutralized the threat after a brief but intense firefight.

the investigation revealed a series of coordinated firefights across the city.

the tactical team planned their approach to avoid prolonged firefights.

the aftermath of the firefights left the area devastated and dangerous.

the officers exchanged fire during a series of intense firefights with the suspects.

the report detailed the escalating firefights and the resulting casualties.

the team used suppressive fire to break the enemy's momentum during the firefights.

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