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archer

[ahr-cher] / ˈɑr tʃər /


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Brundo had set up a Styrofoam deer and a bear on the back of his property to entertain archer Nugent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

But the ability to hit the Russian archer instead of letting the arrows fall is even better.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

In the field behind them, a scarecrow in the form of an archer, along with rags fluttering from lines of string, are meant to keep birds from scavenging the newly planted seeds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

She’s also been an archer for more than 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

An archer aimed an arrow at the sorcerer, and the boy lifted his arms.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Henry’s archers carried longbows that cost little, drawn by men trained in every village across the kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 22, 2025

The 250 yards is a typical distance for castle-bashing, since the archers defending such strongholds struggled to hit targets much beyond that distance.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2025

Archery's governing body raised concerns that restrictions might affect elderly and disabled archers who found using crossbows easier, but said it would work with the government.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025

It was not long before the tiny harvestmouse archers were bending their bows, sending small pointed shafts darting into the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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