deadeye

Example Sentences

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The sound of a ball hitting his bat, the thrill of making a deadeye throw — every part of the game made him feel it was exactly where he belonged.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2022

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

Johnson was a passing maestro; Bird was a deadeye shooter.

From Washington Post

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