sniper
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In reconnaissance, a sniper can’t match the bird’s-eye view of a drone or the speed at which it can move.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ sniper is the breakout star of his draft class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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
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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"The Sniper" by Liam O’Flaherty
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