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archer

[ahr-cher] / ˈɑr tʃər /


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The approach—often described as hitting an archer, rather than shielding from arrows—is one that Ukraine has taken against Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

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

Or an illustration of Donald Trump, as one past archer aimed for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

My theory stands as firm as a rock; every arrow directed against it will return quickly to its archer.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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 identity of the archer, or archers, remains unknown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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

Another enemy warrior shot flaming arrows into the trees, sending our archers and dryads into a panic.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan


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