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bounty hunter

NOUN
seeker of rewards
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"Its final remuneration will depend on the number of people it has helped to detain and deport, much like a bounty hunter," it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

There’s not much to get here: bounty hunter, baby Yoda.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Because the post-apocalyptic story of bounty hunter Joel and his adoptive daughter Ellie drew heavy influences from prestige TV shows, there was an obvious road map for bringing it to the screen.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

They said, "Well, you're playing a noseless cowboy bounty hunter who's been roaming the post-apocalyptic wasteland for 200 years. You don't have a nose."

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

In the irregular light the bounty hunter seemed a medium man, not impressive.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick