archer

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

They featured complex politics and monstrous villains but also felt less oppressive: “Seraphina’s” eponymous hero is a musician rather than an archer, and music is at the center of the book.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025

“Otherwise, a Mongol archer would be much more valuable than the minor killing lines. He’s lowered his prices so he can get more practice.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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

The princess spun and walked to where the remaining archers held Anya and her friends.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack