bolter

Example Sentences

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There was mention of Blair Murray as a bolter at full-back and more talk of Taulupe Faletau possibly coming in for the desperately unlucky Caelan Doris, who misses out.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

How about a Lions bolter from one of Ireland's fly-halves?

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

The league’s biggest surprise, Cleveland acquired the 27-year-old LeVert to bolter their offense and get the Cavs closer to an Eastern Conference title.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2022

The league's biggest surprise, Cleveland acquired the 27-year-old LeVert to bolter their offense and get the Cavs closer to an Eastern Conference title.

From Fox News • Feb. 8, 2022

Hallo, my smart boy!" said he who before alluded to the mare as a bolter, "try your nag over that wall yonder,—go boldly.

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James