sharpshooting
noun
sharp·shoot·ing
ˈshärp-ˌshü-tiŋ 
1
: shooting with great precision
2
: accurate and usually unexpected attack (as in words)
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His sharpshooting provided plenty of extra spacing for the likes of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Seemingly inspired by former Bucks star Ray Allen, the Idols Become Rivals nickname appears to stem from Michael Jordan’s head-to-head encounters with the sharpshooting star.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Others relied on their sharpshooting abilities to knock down long-range shots.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Considering his sharpshooting, quickness, defensive instincts and poise, Tanner has the total package as a two-way guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Seemingly inspired by former Bucks star Ray Allen, the Idols Become Rivals nickname appears to stem from Michael Jordan’s head-to-head encounters with the sharpshooting star.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Others relied on their sharpshooting abilities to knock down long-range shots.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Considering his sharpshooting, quickness, defensive instincts and poise, Tanner has the total package as a two-way guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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“Sharpshooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharpshooting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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