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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

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

However, Badenoch accused the PM of "catching arrows rather than stopping the archer" in his approach.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

Feeling loose, feeling good, Stutzman began to wonder: Could he finish his storied career with something no armless archer had achieved — Paralympic gold?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2024

The archer who had asked Håkon if he could walk extended a hand to Anya.

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

It was defended by a mix of infantry, archers, and cavalry drawn from across the Roman Empire.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 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

Håkon stumbled to his knees as the archers walked him toward where the princess waited impatiently on her horse.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack


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