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sniper

NOUN
gunman
Synonyms


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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

Idaho prosecutors did charge the sniper, and a federal appeals court allowed the case to proceed, but a newly elected prosecutor in Idaho instead chose to drop the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

He added that he had "never held a sniper rifle in my life".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

“That sniper knew there was no point shooting old bones like mine,” Dapir says.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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