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Recent Examples of gunner
The commander appears to have also doubled as a gunner.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry — who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner — also responded to Trump, while not referring to the president by name.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
During his time in Iraq, Ross was a machine gunner on a combat logistical patrol team, court documents show.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Campbell, a reserve safety, has served as Miami’s top special teams performer for the past five seasons, holding the critical gunner role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry — who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner — also responded to Trump, while not referring to the president by name.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
During his time in Iraq, Ross was a machine gunner on a combat logistical patrol team, court documents show.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Campbell, a reserve safety, has served as Miami’s top special teams performer for the past five seasons, holding the critical gunner role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
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The nighttime steppe is an army of archers aiming their electric black arrows directly at you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the initial gun battle, the MacEgans were on an afternoon walk through a nearby field.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sportsman, who made headlines for defeating Lorenzo Musetti in a 2023 Davis Cup Finals group stage match, broke into the top 100 ranking in 2024 and claimed his first ATP title at the 2025 Libéma Open.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Compagnie Industriale Sportivo Italia—better known as Cisitalia—was founded by Italian industrialist and sportsman Piero Dusio in 1946.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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The couple, who had been married for 50 years, didn’t know a gunman would take them hostage while trying evade police after a shootout in the crowded neighborhood park.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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And in August a gunman critical of COVID-19 vaccines fired more than 180 shots at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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As house-hunters search for their forever home, indoor-outdoor living is front of mind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oforah was an infantry rifleman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Marine Corps said Rubio was trained as an infantry rifleman and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Ephesus also includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) a huntress and goddess of fertility.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunner. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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