shooters

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He either swats away shot attempts or, more often, makes would-be shooters run away in terror before they even look at the rim—a phenomenon known as the “Nope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

From board games to first-person shooters, games have historically provided a structured, rules-based playground for digital algorithms to learn.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

In recent years there have been two high-profile prosecutions of parents of school shooters, but such accountability remains an under-used tactic by district attorneys.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Who will best slot in alongside Doncic, the heliocentric star who everyone knows thrives when paired with defenders, shooters and lob threats?

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Like all good shooters, the pattern of Bull’s shooting did not deviate; in fact it was unconscious, buried in instinct, and rooted in long hours of boyhood practice.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy