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The phrase "attempting to shoot" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is trying to fire a weapon or take a shot at something, either literally or metaphorically.
Example: "The player was attempting to shoot the ball into the net when the referee blew the whistle."
Alternatives: "trying to fire" or "endeavoring to shoot".
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(Top tip: make sure your table is level before attempting to shoot hot gravy everywhere).
"Police discovered him lying down in the boot of the vehicle attempting to shoot photos with a long lens through a small gap in his hide".
Legend is, Chaney watched the tape, saw Sanchez go a full five minutes without attempting to shoot and decided on the spot to offer him a scholarship.
The England captain pulled up with a hamstring problem during the 45-1 victoverover West Ham, immediately walking off the pitch after he felt a twinge in his leg when attempting to shoot towards goal.
The film-makers are now attempting to "shoot around" De Niro's character until they can find a replacement, although any delay to the production schedule will be both costly and embarrassing.
Forward Troy Rolle led Utah State with 18 points, but like most of the Aggies he nearly always had a hand in his face or a grinding bump on his hip when attempting to shoot.
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She denied murder and said Mr Bush had attempted to shoot her first but missed.
Casagemas returned to Paris, attempted to shoot the woman he loved, and then turned the gun on himself and died.
It is alleged that on Saturday night he attempted to shoot Maggie Barnes.... His shots went wide of the mark.
The secret service did not initially attempt to shoot down the aircraft, according to a White House security review.
"You are such a badass!" Negan appreciatively to Rosita, seconds after she attempted to shoot him dead.
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