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Recent Examples of gunner
Brain experts say the appearance of a rare brain condition in two gunners could still be a coincidence.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Kravitz was an assistant machine gunner who on March 6-7, 1951, repulsed with his platoon in Yangpyong, Korea, two Chinese probing attacks.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
The Jets could use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Felton, seen by some as the top special teams gunner in the class, might be best known for clocking 4.37 seconds in the 40.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Kravitz was an assistant machine gunner who on March 6-7, 1951, repulsed with his platoon in Yangpyong, Korea, two Chinese probing attacks.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
The Jets could use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Felton, seen by some as the top special teams gunner in the class, might be best known for clocking 4.37 seconds in the 40.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
Noun
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Watching our archers compete was not only exciting but incredibly fun.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Nothing can stand in the way of the archer expressing themselves.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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According to court documents and security camera footage used in the prosecution, the incident escalated when Orona, driving an SUV, pulled up alongside Milligan's vehicle and fired a gun out of an open window, striking Milligan in the head.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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The officer, who was not in uniform, pulled out a gun to protect himself, and a shootout ensued.—
Bill Melugin , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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But Macaluso, the consummate sportsman, poses for a picture and then places the fish gently back in the water.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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For Republicans, the larger political question is what becomes of their relationship with their core voting block of 60 million sportsmen?—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Cops were scouring the area for surveillance video in the hopes of identifying the gunman.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Hundreds of people, including children, were hanging out in the area in and near the park when multiple gunmen started shooting blindly, hitting three women and five cars, some with adults and children inside.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Wolf packs, by contrast, show high heterogeneity - pack members take on distinct roles as hunters, scouts, or caregivers - and coordinate effectively within their group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 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 26 Jul. 2025.
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