bolter

Example Sentences

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Williams could be a bolter for the Test team and he starts at nine.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

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

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 Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 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