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Recent Examples of gunner
Other cast includes Perah Bar Miniely (False Flag) and first-timer Bar Assraf who served as a tank-gunner in the actual unit the film is inspired by and who fought on October 7th.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The commander appears to have also doubled as a gunner.
—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
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The commander appears to have also doubled as a gunner.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
Noun
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Last week’s contortionist archer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The archer does not mince words, and neither does Ali when dealing with Rue.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After Florida law changed last fall, Publix opted to allow customers to open carry, while other major grocery chains, including Walmart and Winn-Dixie, asked customers not to bring guns.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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McDonnell has publicly defended the stops as an essential law enforcement tool in the department’s fight against guns, gangs and drugs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Russian sportsman, 30, experienced his first loss of a tour-level match without winning a game during the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, April 8.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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On April 25, the alleged gunman, Cole Allen, armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives, attempted to charge a security checkpoint outside the dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The police investigation later revealed the shooting was carried out by the same gunman who had been identified as Seung Ho Han, 69.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Alexander was a hunter and gamekeeper on the Auch Estate, a massive 68-square mile farm in the Scottish Highlands near Bridge of Orchy.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Luckily, a duck hunter happened upon it, and repair crews patched it that night.—
John Ryan,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Oforah was an infantry rifleman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunner. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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