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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
an East End prostitute who claimed that many of her punters were from the upper echelons of London society
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as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
the huge amount of money that punters in Britain put on football matches
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Recent Examples of punter
Both teams had point-after attempts blocked in the first half, a big man scored a touchdown, Seattle came up empty on a goal line drive in the third quarter that featured seven plays from inside the 4, then the punter was unavailable for the biggest drive of the afternoon.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The senior punter has spent most of this season operating in such a state, kicking as confidently as ever.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
And then with less two minutes remaining from their own 30-yard line, Indiana senior punter James Evans mishandled the snap as the ball went through his hands.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Well, the Rebels got back into the punt formation, and the snap airmailed the punter, with the first bounce around the 25-yard line.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The senior punter has spent most of this season operating in such a state, kicking as confidently as ever.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
And then with less two minutes remaining from their own 30-yard line, Indiana senior punter James Evans mishandled the snap as the ball went through his hands.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Well, the Rebels got back into the punt formation, and the snap airmailed the punter, with the first bounce around the 25-yard line.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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And avoid vendors with vague policies or those unwilling to commit to protecting customer data.Arjun Bhatnagar, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Just a few days ago, Pitaro revisited the concept during an appearance on Don Yaeger’s Corporate Competitor Podcast, emphasizing that while the new DTC offering may siphon off customers from the linear-TV channel, ESPN will remain vigilant about protecting the old school cable ecosystem.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The company also said Mangione's mother, Kathleen Mangione, was not a client.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Their spouse, child, neighbor and client will be taking the mic.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the November tournament, about a dozen patrons competed, playing the Age of Sigmar, a fantasy-style wargame.Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times: Hezbollah acknowledged that its supply route through Syria had been cut off by rebels who toppled the government last weekend, dealing another blow to Hezbollah and its patron, Iran.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Read more about the event, who performed and what surprise guests were in the house HERE.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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