: a hostile encounter in which antagonists with guns shoot at each other
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There was a gunfight between the rival gangs.
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Investigation continues as Sydney remains on high alert Sajid Akram, 50, was killed in a gunfight with police, but his 24-year-old son Naveed survived.
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The most devastating part of the final episode had to be the fatal gunfight between the police and Fezco's adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton).
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The author has done extensive research, painting a picture of Tombstone in its heyday, with its saloons, prostitution and gunfights.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Admission with the gunfight is $10 or $6 just to tour the grounds.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The most devastating part of the final episode had to be the fatal gunfight between the police and Fezco's adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton).
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The author has done extensive research, painting a picture of Tombstone in its heyday, with its saloons, prostitution and gunfights.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Admission with the gunfight is $10 or $6 just to tour the grounds.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gunfight
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“Gunfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunfight. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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