popgun

Example Sentences

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If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

It was a popgun approach when the Giants need a howitzer, and it did not end well.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2017

The Chiefs, who had won 17 of their last 19 regular-season games, were done in by a popgun offense that has repeatedly fizzled in the red zone.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2016

Much then rides on whether the offensive-minded Gailey can spark a popgun passing attack and provide stability to a unit that's had a constant carousel at quarterback and coordinator.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2010

Well... a popgun would have done me just as well in the end.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes