sharpshooter

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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

A number of fans at Minneapolis’ Target Center started shouting, “Who is No. 12?” — a genuine question as to the identity of the sharpshooter torching their team.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

They are also believed to be pursuing sharpshooter Dominick Harris, who ranked third in the nation last season by making 44.8% of his three-pointers for Loyola Marymount before entering the transfer portal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Over the previous few nights, a “pest control contractor” — a robustly bearded sharpshooter equipped with an all-terrain vehicle and powerful spotlight — had been riding through the Arid Recovery reserve, shooting cats.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024

“And what good are you? A sharpshooter without his guns. You’re completely extraneous to this mission.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo