duelist

Example Sentences

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Cabras, who is Filipino, said she felt represented by one of the agents in particular: Neon, a blue- and yellow-haired duelist from the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

If two Marylanders had fought at Bladensburg and one died, the family could seek an indictment against the other duelist, Mr. Thompson said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2020

In fact, a duelist “fights not for gain from his adversary but to declare who or what he is.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2015

Soldier, brawler, duelist, lover, he was the first president to be the target of assassination, and the only one to attack his assailant.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2010

A fierce duelist, he will lunge his rapier-like bill at another hummer with deadly thrusts.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje