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marksman

[mahrks-muhn] / ˈmɑrks mən /
NOUN
weapon expert
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A 3-pointer, especially for a marksman of his caliber, is one of the highest-value attempts in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The family of a man who was shot dead by a police marksman have said they are "devastated" misconduct proceedings against the officer have been paused.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Los Angeles FC marksman Denis Bouanga then fired in Gabon's second, leaving Emerse Fae's team up against it.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

A marksman, she has been deployed to the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, the Baltic states and South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

It was his addled understanding of the rules of warfare that the marksman should be given a second chance.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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