Andy Warhol

Since I was shot, everything is such a dream to me. Like I don't know whether I'm alive or whether I died. I wasn't afraid before. And having been dead once, I shouldn't feel fear. But I am afraid. I don't understand why.

American Artist

Dustin Hoffman

Well first of all, it's hard to shoot a movie and break for a long time and then come back and do, in a sense, one of the biggest scenes that each character had.

American Actor

Toni Kroos

I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I also like playing deeper, as you have more time on the ball.

German Athlete

Tom Cruise

I've always had the same values. Family for me has always been important. When I shoot, everybody comes.

Bernardo Bertolucci

If I don't fall in love with my characters, I cannot shoot.

Italian Writer

Matt Emmons

You know, life is long. My shooting career is long.

American Athlete

W. E. B. Griffin

Argentina has the best bird shooting in the world.

Writer

DaBaby

American Musician

Michael Diamond

Australian Athlete

Lonzo Ball

Using 'shoot' in this context often relates to violence and dangerous situations.

Violent Connotation

'Shoot' can mean literal firing or be used metaphorically to express sudden action.

Literal vs. Figurative

'Shoot' suggests something moving with great speed, often unexpectedly.

Speed Implication

Use 'shoot' to describe something or someone moving suddenly and swiftly.

Suddenness

'Shoot' in this context involves a process of capturing images or scenes, usually for film or photography.

Creative Process

When talking about photography or film, 'shoot' is less formal and more conversational.

Informal Usage

As a noun, 'shoot' represents new growth, often signifying a fresh start or rejuvenation.

Growth and Renewal

'Shoot' in sports means making an attempt to score, often with a sense of urgency.

Sporting Action

In medical terms, 'shoot' refers to quickly administering an injection, often used informally.

Medical Context

'Shot' here implies taking an opportunity or trying something with an uncertain outcome.

Opportunity

 If we could learn how to shut down these lines of communication, we'd have a better shot at vanquishing a tumor permanently. Additionally, mounting evidence suggests we'll need to figure out how to eradicate cancer stem cells. These are rare but seem to have special properties that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.

Why is it so hard to...

 blue skies, warm tropical beaches, and a tan that lasts all year long. I mean, to me, this was it. Life could not get any better. Sweating it out, shooting surfers in these exotic tourist destinations. But there was just this one problem. You see, the more time I spent traveling to these exotic locations,

Chris Burkard: The joy...

 think it's one of the most challenging places that i have ever directed a shoot the contrast between above the ice in antarctica where of course it's like leaking ancient ices being swept by snow when you go below the ice you sort of drop down this drilled hole down into the world below

Filming Antarctica's...

 and the fungus parasitizes its body to build a tall, thin stalk from its neck. Within several weeks, the stalk shoots off spores, which turn more ants into six-legged leaf-seeking zombies. One of humanity's most deadly assailants is a behavior-altering parasite,

How parasites change...

 The jellyfish's sting, which helps it capture prey and defend itself, is its most infamous calling card. In the jelly's epidermis, cells called nematocysts lie coiled like poisonous harpoons. When they're triggered by contact, they shoot with an explosive force.

Jellyfish predate...

 Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium. The police have followed the scent to a street with five identical looking houses.

Can you solve...

 shot with a maze thing you know subjects about eyes beyond the grave and you know and I'm trying to get yourself right finding out about other other other ways of looking at this world other than the you know the material then the moral you know and

A message of peace, hope...

 The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.

How playing sports...

 look carefully can you see a deer or a hair much of this land is managed for shooting birds through a combination of cutting grazing and burning large parts of our national parks are agricultural lands supporting the people livelihoods and

UK National Parks in 100...

 this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk

Shoot

To fire a bullet from a gun or similar weapon.

To move very quickly in a particular direction.

To take a photo or film.

A young branch or growth on a plant.

To attempt to score in sports such as football or basketball.

Usage tips

To give an injection.

Usage tips

An attempt or chance to do or get something.

Usage tips

Violent Connotation

Literal vs. Figurative

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