shoot
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“I’m giving away a Huffy basketball freestanding hoop because it’s just taking up space. We used to play horse and shoot baskets together. My son is now 35, he doesn’t live here anymore.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The filmmakers have a rough outline for part two, and preparations are in place to shoot later this year, which would allow it to come out in late 2027 or 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"It means so much to me. We can be a mother and also shoot for these crazy big goals, more than ever. It's definitely not going to scare me away from any goals," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
After it merged with xAI, SpaceX saw its private valuation shoot up to an estimated $1.25 trillion, or 12,400% more than when Google bought its shares.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
When they arrived for the shoot, she was wearing a sequined gown, her black hair up in a bun, her lips painted the same red as her dress.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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