shooter

Example Sentences

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The shooter used an “attack pistol,” according to police.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The shooter has been identified as a 58-year-old man who was originally from the Russian capital, Moscow, but who had been living in the Holosiivskyi district in the lead-up to the shooting.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The Lakers embattled basketball boss smartly acquired renowned shooter Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in early February for Gabe Vincent and a second-round draft pick and … are you kidding me?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Now the pair have used some time away from music to build a team-based shooter inspired by the games of Capture the Flag they played in the woods as young Boy Scouts.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

It worked Janice stopped waving her silver cap shooter at us and went on with the play as Sister Pat had written it.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia