shootouts

[US]/[ˈʃuːtˌaʊt]/
[UK]/[ˈʃuːtˌaʊt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sudden and brief fight or exchange of gunfire, especially one in the Wild West.; A basketball game with a sudden-death overtime period.; A shooting competition or contest.

Phrases & Collocations

shootouts occurred

multiple shootouts

shootout footage

avoid shootouts

shootout investigation

shootout aftermath

shootout scene

shootout victim

shootout prevention

shootout analysis

Example Sentences

the wild west was known for frequent shootouts between rival gangs.

police responded quickly to the bank shootouts downtown.

the movie featured a dramatic shootout in a dusty saloon.

witnesses described a chaotic shootout near the marketplace.

the shootout left several people injured and one dead.

security footage captured the entire shootout on main street.

the shootout highlighted the need for stricter gun control.

after the shootout, the area was cordoned off by police.

the investigators are analyzing the aftermath of the shootout.

the shootout occurred during a robbery at the jewelry store.

the news reported on the details of the deadly shootout.

the historical reenactment included a simulated shootout.

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