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Recent Examples of trapshooter
Nor would a trapshooter toe the line with eye and ear protection tucked in their vest.
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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020
The field included the best American trapshooters in the discipline of Olympic (also called bunker and International) trap.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2020
Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team.
—Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019
Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter.
—orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019
In all, 463 trapshooters took part, making it likely the largest prep conference tourney in our region and perhaps the state.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2019
Bernau eventually earned a reputation as one of the top female trapshooters in the region, and beyond.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 June 2018
When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Such bunkers are rare in the United States, said Curtis Lynn, an Anchorage trapshooter whose daughter, Abbigail, is teammates with Davey on the Birchwood Bears youth team.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020
The field included the best American trapshooters in the discipline of Olympic (also called bunker and International) trap.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2020
Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team.
—Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019
Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter.
—orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019
In all, 463 trapshooters took part, making it likely the largest prep conference tourney in our region and perhaps the state.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2019
Bernau eventually earned a reputation as one of the top female trapshooters in the region, and beyond.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 June 2018
When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Such bunkers are rare in the United States, said Curtis Lynn, an Anchorage trapshooter whose daughter, Abbigail, is teammates with Davey on the Birchwood Bears youth team.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapshooter
Noun
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The greenside marksman chipped in three shots within six holes Saturday: 20 feet at No. 3, 14 feet at No. 4 and 28 feet on No. 8.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Levi is stationed in the western tower, and the loneliness of the assignment seems to suit the semi-retired marksman just fine.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite missing her first three 3s of the quarter, the sharpshooter knocked one down to help the Horned Frogs enter the final quarter ahead 62-43.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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To truly land, farce must have the precision of a sharpshooter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bennett heard a knock at his door on Feb. 16, 2023, and grabbed a gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Rust accident occurred on Oct. 27, 2021, when a prop gun Baldwin was holding went off on the set of the Western film and killed Hutchins, 42.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lear dropped out of college during World War II to enlist in the Air Force, flying dozens of combat missions as a B-17 radio operator and gunner.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lillard must shoot past seven other elite perimeter gunners — including another previous champion in Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Trapshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapshooter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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