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Definition of running fire in English: running firenoun mass noun1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops. the brigade engaged in running fire Example sentencesExamples - Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
- Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
- 1.1count noun A rapid succession of comments.
a running fire of criticism Example sentencesExamples - While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
- In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.
Definition of running fire in US English: running firenounˈrəniNG ˈfī(ə)r 1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops. the brigade engaged in running fire Example sentencesExamples - Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
- Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
- 1.1 A rapid succession of comments.
a running fire of criticism Example sentencesExamples - While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
- In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.
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