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Forts and fortresses are central to the defense of any base and garrisoned troops will open fire on encroaching enemy units or wild animals.
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The use of fire-proof bandages allowed them to be sterilised quickly in an open fire.
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This is especially the case with barbecued food that might be cooked in a clay oven of over an open fire.
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The trick was to remain undetected when the target entered the ambush area and then open fire all together at the right moment.
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I didn't open fire til the aircraft filled my whole windscreen.
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The four became suspicious of their knobkerries, and started to open fire.
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It was made of metal, most commonly tinned copper or cast iron, and was held over a brazier or open fire.
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The march continued some 20 m further and halted again for the first and second rows of musketeers to aim and open fire.
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My husband collected a number of the manuscripts in a laundry basket and burned them on the open fire in the dining room.
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From chestnuts to sweetcorn there are plenty of in season goodies to roast on an open fire.
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