only the best marksmen can hit the bull's-eye at 500 feet
Recent Examples on the WebWilliam Elliott was a strong marksman who loved Star Wars and baseball, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers.—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024 With Butler gone, McKinney will either play alongside Florida Atlantic transfer Nick Boyd, who as a 37.8 percent career 3-point marksman can slide to the 2-guard, or as a back-up at the point.—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 Richmond will counter with Jordan King (19.1 ppg), a 42.6% three-point marksman.—USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024 Memphis’ 3-point marksman and leading scorer Desmond Bane hit a go-ahead 3 at the 1:47 mark, Jackson's layup about 40 seconds later put the Grizzlies up by three, and Phoenix faltered thereafter.—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024 He was brought in as a 3-point marksman, having shot better than 40% from 3 for two straight seasons, and his defense had also faltered at times.—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 The Aggies connect at just under 50% themselves, with three-point marksman Ian Martinez helping Great Osobor find room to operate inside.—USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024 What happened: Miles wanted point guard Alvaro Cardenas to dribble off a midcourt screen from 6-foot-7 forward Trey Anderson, draw help in the lane and then kick to one of the corners, where the Spartans’ best 3-point marksmen were positioned.—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024 At the sound of someone descending the stairs, an Alpha marksman whose call sign is Mirage stiffened.—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
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