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archer

[ahr-cher] / ˈɑr tʃər /


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But the ability to hit the Russian archer instead of letting the arrows fall is even better.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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

Or an illustration of Donald Trump, as one past archer aimed for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

She’s also been an archer for more than 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Ulmer of the Kingswood was amongst them, and it was the old archer who came forward to speak for the rest.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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

The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 22, 2025

The identity of the archer, or archers, remains unknown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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

Without the dragon and Hazel’s horse to distract the archers, they never would have made it up the ladder; but finally they climbed past a row of broken aerial oars and onto the deck.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan


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