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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
an East End prostitute who claimed that many of her punters were from the upper echelons of London society
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as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
the huge amount of money that punters in Britain put on football matches
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Recent Examples of punter
Pittsburgh native and former NFL punter Pat McAfee will also be featured in the documentary as the narrator.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Michael Dickson, punter Dickson spent three seasons as Texas’ punter before declaring for the NFL draft after his junior year.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
The Broncos could also gain a couple more late-round comp picks for losing RB Javonte Williams and punter Riley Dixon in last year’s free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Everette, who with punter Brett Thorson and long snapper Beau Gardner are the former Bulldogs competing in Senior Bowl drills this week, is adjusting to life after Georgia football.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Michael Dickson, punter Dickson spent three seasons as Texas’ punter before declaring for the NFL draft after his junior year.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
The Broncos could also gain a couple more late-round comp picks for losing RB Javonte Williams and punter Riley Dixon in last year’s free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Everette, who with punter Brett Thorson and long snapper Beau Gardner are the former Bulldogs competing in Senior Bowl drills this week, is adjusting to life after Georgia football.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Sky subscribers can activate Disney+ through products such as Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream while Disney+ customers who move their accounts and profiles over to watch via Sky can also make the cost saving.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bureau advises gamblers to beware promises of big payouts, tempting ads with no details, sweepstakes-style games, overseas business locations and payment through cryptocurrency.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Isaks is a professional gambler, and he’s made some fairly big scores on the Super Bowl halftime show over the years.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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Guzmán López's attorney said the plea deal allows his client to avoid an automatic life sentence, according to The Associated Press.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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While Singh’s lawyer Jitender Khurana denies any political motive for his client’s paroles, his previous releases coincided with crucial state elections, fueling speculation that his freedom is a reward for the Dera’s electoral support.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite that westward migration from State Fair Park in West Allis, church officials are confident the festival's loyal parishioners and patrons, many of which come from areas well outside Milwaukee, will find their way to the new venue June 19-21.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Servers dress in special attire for holidays and for many patrons, the gift shop is worth the stop.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year’s guests include comic book artists and writers Dan Dougherty, Frank Fosco, Gavin Smith, Hilary Barta, Jason Muhr, Maria Wolf, Stuart Sayger, Josh Blaylock and Doug Rice.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kuta said later this year, guests can expect an outdoor summer concert series, jazz nights, a fall festival, a teachers’ appreciation day and the Botanic Garden’s annual World of Orchids spring exhibit in May.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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