gunslinger
noun
gun·sling·er
ˈgən-ˌsliŋ-ər 
: a person noted for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West
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a gunslinger in the Wild West
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A lot of this is because Will Levis is a gunslinger who has thrown nine interceptions this year.
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The gunslinger made that much clear last week against the Denver Broncos, throwing for nearly 500 yards and four touchdowns.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
A lot of this is because Will Levis is a gunslinger who has thrown nine interceptions this year.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The gunslinger made that much clear last week against the Denver Broncos, throwing for nearly 500 yards and four touchdowns.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Can the 36-year-old gunslinger rediscover his mojo against a salty Vikings defense?
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Gunslinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunslinger. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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gunslinger
noun
gun·sling·er
-ˌsliŋ-ər
: a person known for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West
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