deadeye

Example Sentences

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Behind the square jaw, deadeye stare and Marine Corps growl, former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III does have a soft spot when it comes to answering tough questions in congressional hearings.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2019

“He’s just broken every milestone by a long shot. He is a deadeye shooter, but I work with him on his middle game: floaters, runners, shots he can be creative with in college and beyond.”

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2018

Even deadeye sharpshooter Reggie Miller clapped his wrists when releasing the ball.

From Forbes • Aug. 26, 2014

Kentucky was a deadeye 35-of-37 at the line, compared to 13-of-17 for the Hoosiers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2012

That was my role: the dutiful son, the All-American boy with an All-American fifteen-foot deadeye jump shot and an All-American 3.5 GPA.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds