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sharpshooter

[shahrp-shoo-ter] / ˈʃɑrpˌʃu tər /
NOUN
expert with gun
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John is clichéd in a different way, the former Marine sharpshooter who has worked all his life to be a Lantern and is not nearly as damaged as he ought to be.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

He was a sharpshooter, a man’s man, and a true gentleman.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

A number of fans at Minneapolis’ Target Center started shouting, “Who is No. 12?” — a genuine question as to the identity of the sharpshooter torching their team.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2025

He didn’t see the floor last year as a Cougar, but coaches viewed him as an emerging stretch-four, a sharpshooter who can play a myriad of positions.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2024

Back in the 1800s, there was a famous sharpshooter by that name.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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