popgun

Example Sentences

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As of now, they are as threatening as a popgun.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

Of course, the Dolphins’ popgun offense did nothing with this gifted field position, and fumbled the ball right back to Buffalo.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2021

Receivers Cole Beasley and John Brown were signed to boost a popgun passing attack that topped 250 yards just once.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2019

And it’s finished off with a “BNAG” flag stuck, popgun style, into its barrel.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2017

Well... a popgun would have done me just as well in the end.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes