popgun

Example Sentences

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If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

“My advice to them would be: Avoid the popgun effect of a subpoena that can’t be enforced,” Mr. Brand said.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

And it’s finished off with a “BNAG” flag stuck, popgun style, into its barrel.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2017

The Chiefs’ popgun offense and stingy defense carried them to a 9-7 record last season, barely missing out on the playoffs on the final Sunday of the regular season.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2015

‘Colonel Nesbit said I was just a child. “Go buy a popgun, boy,” he said.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes