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archer

[ahr-cher] / ˈɑr tʃər /


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Or an illustration of Donald Trump, as one past archer aimed for.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Chinese archer Ai Xinliang describes him as “sunshine, giving light to all disabled persons.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2024

Feeling loose, feeling good, Stutzman began to wonder: Could he finish his storied career with something no armless archer had achieved — Paralympic gold?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2024

Since being selected for Paris, the Welsh archer, already mum to toddler son Christian, wanted to send out a powerful message to women and her attendance at the Games has attracted worldwide media attention.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2024

“All day and all night, might be even longer,” insisted one big, black-bearded archer with a Cerwyn axe sewn on his breast.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Henry’s archers carried longbows that cost little, drawn by men trained in every village across the kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.

From Science Daily Dec. 22, 2025

The 250 yards is a typical distance for castle-bashing, since the archers defending such strongholds struggled to hit targets much beyond that distance.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2025

Archery's governing body raised concerns that restrictions might affect elderly and disabled archers who found using crossbows easier, but said it would work with the government.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

Shooting it accurately up the wall would take more force and skill than most archers could manage, but Frank had strong arms and good aim.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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