Firing and Starting

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Firing noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Starting and firing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Starting" instead a noun "Firing".

Nearby Words: fire, fired

Starting noun - A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning).

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Firing and starting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Firing" instead a noun "Starting".

Nearby Words: start, started, starter, startup

Suicidal Overconfidence: Chase a bomber close enough and they'll outsmart you by dropping their payload and starting evasive action, sometimes even before you start firing.

Source: Video Game / IL-2 Sturmovik
Dave then proceeds to start taking action and truly act like he's the President of the United States (starting by saving said shelter), culminating in firing Alexander.

Source: Film / Dave
Of course this is reflected in gameplay as well, with the L85A1 having a ridiculously low reliability rating and starting to jam after the third mag of firing.

Source: Video Game / S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

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