1
as in gun
a person skilled in shooting at a target
there were eight shooters taking turns at the same target in the final competition
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as in photographer
one who takes photographs
he's one of the best shooters of wildlife in all of professional photography
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Some came with signs displaying calls for an end to gun violence or providing housing to people experiencing homelessness, while others could take a sign provided by the Hidden Valley Community Association, which organized the event.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2025 -
The unprecedented move follows Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter for tax and gun convictions.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Carter even got silly for photographers, getting into some offbeat poses while in the crowd and on the stairs, showing off her sense of humor.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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More than 11,000 entries were received from photographers in 61 countries this year.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is a below average marksman at 35% on 3s for his career, is nonetheless taking 6.0 of them a game, up from 3.6 last season.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Collins’ running mate is none other than Dell Curry, former perimeter marksman for the Hornets and current father of the greatest shooter in league history.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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And of course, scores of documentaries use footage shot on phones, for obvious reasons.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Oscar voters love to recognize the career of a legacy star — but butt shots?—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The senior sharpshooter Kelly has consecutive games with four 3s.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Germans were upset that one of the network’s cameras was showing that German sharpshooters had taken positions on the roof above the hostages, threatening to thwart a rescue effort.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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