deadeye

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

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

But she couldn’t understand why God would hold that against her or against Monica Mathers, who’d never started a war or killed anybody, and whose deadeye three-pointers were straight-up amazing.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray