bolter

Example Sentences

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For whatever reason, in the northern hemisphere at least, the concept of a bolter has become synonymous with Lions squad selection.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

There is always room for a "bolter" - the figure who comes late and from nowhere into a squad - before a major tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

Brown began his shift as a roof bolter operator late Sunday at the D-29 Darby Fork coal mine in Harlan County, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 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