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archer

[ahr-cher] / ˈɑr tʃər /


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Midway through pursuing her master’s in 2011 she discovered a friend was a master archer.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

She’s also been an archer for more than 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

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

As the only female American archer in her Paralympic category, she had to meet a minimum score – shooting 72 arrows, she needed 520 points from 720.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2024

“With shoulders like yours, by Allah they’re massive, you must be the heroic archer who protects this entire garrison.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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

He said crossbows were used, predominantly, by archers who may be unable to use a "traditional" bow and arrow.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

Tara observes the archers while Chandresh watches the crowd as their attention is drawn to the display.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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