popgun

Example Sentences

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If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

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

After time was called - thanks to another now-closer popgun “blast” - the artists put their work into frames and the auction began shortly thereafter.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2017

Much then rides on whether the offensive-minded Gailey can spark a popgun passing attack and provide stability to a unit that's had a constant carousel at quarterback and coordinator.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2010

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

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes