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sniper

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A sniper can also operate in all weather, unlike drones that struggle in cloudy or misty conditions, said Coyote, who commands a 28-strong sniper unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

And then it’s also, ‘Hey, you want to play us man-to-man, one-on-one, I’m enough of a sniper as a passer to make you pay for it.’

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Your toast pops, and your head snaps toward it as if there might be a sniper in the pantry.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead




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