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sniper

NOUN
gunman
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“I used to be the sniper and everyone was dancing around me. Now the drone pilot, everyone dances around him, including me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets’ sniper is the breakout star of his draft class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

This January, Moscow increased military shipments to Iran, most likely including attack helicopters, air defense systems, spare parts for Su-35 fighter jets, radio-electronic equipment and sniper rifles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Attorney General Janet Reno decided not to pursue charges, but a county prosecutor in the state did, charging the sniper with involuntary manslaughter.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Oklahoma is the only state in the Union where it is legal to own an anti-tank sniper rifle.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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