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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a hurried shot" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a photograph or a decision made quickly, often without careful consideration.
Example: "The photographer took a hurried shot of the sunset before the light faded away."
Alternatives: "a quick shot" or "a rushed shot".
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● Snapshot: The hunting term refers to a hurried shot, fired without taking aim, at a moving animal.
By John McCarten The New Yorker, February 9 , 1957P. 26 During the snowstorm last Friday, a traffic cop who patronized a bar in our neighborhood dropped in for a hurried shot of rye and announced, "The creeps!
The sophomore forward was able to get off a hurried shot, but his short jumper glanced off the rim as time expired.
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Neil can often be found issuing instructions and reprimands when on the pitch - but after being robbed of possession, he was grateful to goalkeeper Michael McGovern for blocking Rory McKenzie's hurried shot from the edge of the box.
It was only when I got home that I realized that this photo — singular among a camera card full of hurried shots of alligator eyes and my mother-in-law's pant legs — captured the sublime and slow quiet I was looking for.
They've got a way of speeding you up and forcing you to take hurried shots or get out of your offense.
Hurried shots and scoreless droughts.
Trailing, 78-75, late in the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves had several chances down the stretch to score but could not crack the Spurs' defense and were forced into hurried shots with the shot clock winding down.
When Taurasi guard did catch the ball, she seemed to be stranded outside, left with a hurried or awkward shot.
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