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sniper

NOUN
gunman
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Whether the military requested that transformation — and why it needs a drone and sniper facility at Memorial Circle — remains unexplained.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Ross went on to become a sniper in the Black Watch and was decorated for his actions in Iraq.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

If the team had invested any actual energy into brainstorming this entry, they’d have played paintball with a sniper drone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

A sniper can also operate in all weather, unlike drones that struggle in cloudy or misty conditions, said Coyote, who commands a 28-strong sniper unit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

For all the hazards—the risks from sniper fire and incoming shells, the serious health problems—trenches saved lives.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman


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