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sniper

NOUN
gunman
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“I used to be the sniper and everyone was dancing around me. Now the drone pilot, everyone dances around him, including me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In 2022, a Ukrainian army sniper with the call sign Ivanhoe would spot enemy movement up to 2½ miles away and relay that information to guide artillery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This January, Moscow increased military shipments to Iran, most likely including attack helicopters, air defense systems, spare parts for Su-35 fighter jets, radio-electronic equipment and sniper rifles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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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