archery
noun
ar·chery
ˈär-chə-rē 
1
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
2
: an archer's weapons
3
: a body of archers
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Outdoor lovers can choose from archery, bicycling, bird-watching, boating, fly fishing, Japanese forest bathing, kayaking, nature walks, and snowshoeing.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
As approximately 4,400 competitors from 168 countries fought for gold, silver and bronze in sports like wheelchair volleyball, archery, track and field and more, Getty photographers captured every moment.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
While competing in Las Vegas in 2011, someone approached Stutzman to suggest Paralympic archery, which motivated him to enter qualifying tournaments.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
Solo travelers who want to socialize will find many activities, from archery and water polo to beach soccer.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
As approximately 4,400 competitors from 168 countries fought for gold, silver and bronze in sports like wheelchair volleyball, archery, track and field and more, Getty photographers captured every moment.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
While competing in Las Vegas in 2011, someone approached Stutzman to suggest Paralympic archery, which motivated him to enter qualifying tournaments.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
Solo travelers who want to socialize will find many activities, from archery and water polo to beach soccer.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
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archery
noun
ar·chery
ˈärch-(ə-)rē
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
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