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gunshots were firing vs the gunshots were firing

Both phrases are not correct in English. Gunshots themselves do not fire; they are the result of firing a gun. A more accurate way to express this idea would be to say 'gunshots were heard' or 'gunshots were fired.'

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gunshots were firing

This phrase is not correct in English. Gunshots themselves do not fire.

The correct way to express this idea would be to say 'gunshots were heard' or 'gunshots were fired.'
  • ... mash up the place so wicked (sepecially when he came back in after Matterhorn) gunshots were firing throughout his entire set, sending fans running for cover ...
  • Feb 1, 2001 ... ... so wicked (sepecially when he came back in after Matterhorn) gunshots were firing throughout his entire set, sending fans running for cover!
  • Sep 28, 2015 ... Every second gunshots were firing, some missing, some piercing their targets hearts flawlessly. Once upon a time. It all ended, the rivers were ...
  • Oct 18, 2015 ... Every second gunshots were firing, some missing, some piercing their targets hearts flawlessly. Once upon a time. It all ended, the rivers were ...

Alternatives:

  • gunshots were heard
  • gunshots were fired

the gunshots were firing

This phrase is not correct in English. Gunshots themselves do not fire.

The correct way to express this idea would be to say 'gunshots were heard' or 'gunshots were fired.'

Alternatives:

  • gunshots were heard
  • gunshots were fired

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