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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.'

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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

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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