shooter

Example Sentences

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It follows months of fan speculation on the game's future following delays, falling player numbers and the release of Bungie's new shooter, Marathon.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Initially, police deployed to an area around a high school with which the suspect was associated, until they received a call of an active shooter at the Islamic Center.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Wings forward Alanna Smith had attempted to block Clark’s three-point shot but did not leave proper space for the shooter to land.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A 91.2% free-throw shooter, Kennard even missed a free throw.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

We were evenly matched at most games, but he could trounce me at certain titles, especially anything in the first-person shooter genre.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline