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The juvenile is one of three Fort Smith teenagers accused of threatening a driver at gunpoint and setting out on a robbery spree Oct. 29.
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Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
According to a press release from Cochise County Sheriff's Office, the woman called authorities at around 8:10 p.m. to report that she had been kidnapped at gunpoint that afternoon from her home by a man wearing a mask and dark clothing.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
However, in a misguided attempt to correct his own errors, the real Sa-eon’s father and Kyu-jin’s husband, Paik Ui-yong (Yoo Sung-joo) forces Do-ki at gunpoint to let Sa-eon out.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Burk allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint, and police later spotted the vehicle and gave chase.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
According to a press release from Cochise County Sheriff's Office, the woman called authorities at around 8:10 p.m. to report that she had been kidnapped at gunpoint that afternoon from her home by a man wearing a mask and dark clothing.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
However, in a misguided attempt to correct his own errors, the real Sa-eon’s father and Kyu-jin’s husband, Paik Ui-yong (Yoo Sung-joo) forces Do-ki at gunpoint to let Sa-eon out.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Burk allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint, and police later spotted the vehicle and gave chase.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Gunpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunpoint. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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gunpoint
noun
gun·point
ˈgən-ˌpȯint 
: the muzzle of a gun
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