archer
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The approach—often described as hitting an archer, rather than shielding from arrows—is one that Ukraine has taken against Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
In the field behind them, a scarecrow in the form of an archer, along with rags fluttering from lines of string, are meant to keep birds from scavenging the newly planted seeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
Weese said the archer had started all the trouble by taunting the sellswords over Beric Dondarrion.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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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
It was defended by a mix of infantry, archers, and cavalry drawn from across the Roman Empire.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 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
Para archers in Stutzman’s classification traditionally have lower-body disabilities or impairment in one or both arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2024
When the mounted archers rode back crestfallen, saying that they had been unable to shoot the boy, Sir Meliagrance knew what was going to happen.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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