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sniper

NOUN
gunman
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If the team had invested any actual energy into brainstorming this entry, they’d have played paintball with a sniper drone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Several Ukrainian brigades said that they use the traditional sniper less.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Beretta Holding houses more than 20 international brands, producing assault and sniper rifles, grenade launchers and the intricately engraved shotguns of historic British producer Holland & Holland.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Attorney General Janet Reno decided not to pursue charges, but a county prosecutor in the state did, charging the sniper with involuntary manslaughter.

From Slate Jan. 7, 2026

Then the scene cut to a young Japanese soldier aiming his sniper rifle, which looked just like mine.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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