bolter

Example Sentences

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Monye reckons a big tournament for Ireland fly-half Prendergast would put him in the mix as a Lions bolter.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

No one witnessed the accident, but Dinger apparently got caught in the rotating shaft on the bolter, she said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Kuol, who only signed his first professional deal in June, has emerged as a late bolter for the Socceroos' Qatar 2022 squad after four goals in his seven substitute appearances for the Mariners.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 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