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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Desperately, he reached for the hidden gun and fumbled with its safety catch .
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He pulled the trigger, believing that the safety catch was on.
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He thought the safety catch was on.
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It came clear from the bag, her finger slipping on to the trigger, thumb freeing the safety catch .
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Plummer lowered the weapon, easing the hammer forward and slipping on the safety catch .
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She slipped the safety catch into place and deposited the gun on the coffee table beside her.
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The man had seen Mike first but had fumbled with his safety catch as Mike killed him.