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sharpshooter

[shahrp-shoo-ter] / ˈʃɑrpˌʃu tər /
NOUN
expert with gun
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He was a sharpshooter, a man’s man, and a true gentleman.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The glassy-winged sharpshooter is a large leafhopper native to certain parts of North America, including northeastern Mexico, but invasive in California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Back when he was recruiting Mullins, in 2024, Hurley had done his best to make his program standout to the Indiana-born sharpshooter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

On a night the Storm were 1 of 9 from three-point range — the first time they attempted fewer than 10 threes since June 11, 2019 — sharpshooter Whitcomb didn’t attempt a shot.

From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024

Back in the 1800s, there was a famous sharpshooter by that name.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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