shooter

Example Sentences

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The Aces already have a core in place, but Doogan has enough upside to be worth a late-round pick as a reliable bench shooter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Now the pair have used some time away from music to build a team-based shooter inspired by the games of Capture the Flag they played in the woods as young Boy Scouts.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

An elite two-point shooter for the Spartans, VanSlooten has a high motor on the offensive side and can play a quick defensive game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

If his drone is shot down, he can easily turn to his fellow pilot and instruct them on where the shooter is, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Of course, being a great shooter isn’t good enough in a real game.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman