archer
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The approach—often described as hitting an archer, rather than shielding from arrows—is one that Ukraine has taken against Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
In the field behind them, a scarecrow in the form of an archer, along with rags fluttering from lines of string, are meant to keep birds from scavenging the newly planted seeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
They featured complex politics and monstrous villains but also felt less oppressive: “Seraphina’s” eponymous hero is a musician rather than an archer, and music is at the center of the book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Chinese archer Ai Xinliang describes him as “sunshine, giving light to all disabled persons.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2024
Luke was a small, wiry man, considered Stromford’s finest archer.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
Henry’s archers carried longbows that cost little, drawn by men trained in every village across the kingdom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
It was defended by a mix of infantry, archers, and cavalry drawn from across the Roman Empire.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
The 250 yards is a typical distance for castle-bashing, since the archers defending such strongholds struggled to hit targets much beyond that distance.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2025
He said crossbows were used, predominantly, by archers who may be unable to use a "traditional" bow and arrow.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
One of the older archers stepped forward with her bow drawn.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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