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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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Mihailovic recorded his third assist of the game — a season high for the marksman — in the 59th minute with a corner kick to center back Andreas Maxsø, who used an awkward bounce on the header to bag his first goal of the season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Propelling the stirring story is a chilling sequence where the marksman has his sights on a target 3,815 meters (2.37 miles) away, an unprecedented distance for a successful hit.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The 6-10 forward, a sharpshooter in his own right, averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 77 games last season, shooting 50.4% from the field and 39.5% from deep.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Clark fans have suggested that the lack of protection for the Fever sharpshooter could lead her toward building her own professional basketball league.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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According to court documents and security camera footage used in the prosecution, the incident escalated when Orona, driving an SUV, pulled up alongside Milligan's vehicle and fired a gun out of an open window, striking Milligan in the head.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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The officer, who was not in uniform, pulled out a gun to protect himself, and a shootout ensued.—
Bill Melugin , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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During the Vietnam War, Chinese antiaircraft gunners routinely shot at American planes over North Vietnam, and Chinese aircraft engaged U.S. jets that crossed into Chinese airspace.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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Reid had some praise for Thornton a couple weeks ago, and the receiver has also worked as a gunner on special teams in recent practices, which could help his roster versatility.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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“Trapshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapshooter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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