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Recent Examples of spearman
And while the lone spearman's attack may have been futile at the time, the tactic has been since been vindicated by history.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 14 Jan. 2019
David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 14 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearman
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
Noun
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Perhaps they were rejected earlier under Ohio’s regular unemployment system and didn’t realize a new one is now available for lower-wage workers and people such as free-lancers who report income on IRS 1099 forms.—
Rich Exner,
cleveland,
4 June 2020
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The empire specializes in magic, the kingdom focuses on lancers, while the alliance touts the best archers.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
26 July 2019
Noun
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During normal training rotations guardsmen come and go off the base, with many grabbing lunch or making other purchases outside the base.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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Newsom now is suing the Trump administration for sending in the guardsmen.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.—
Anastacia Galouchka,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2023
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In the early morning on April 19, 1775, Capt. John Parker led 77 local militiamen and faced arriving British troops.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That summer, Robert Morris—the lawyer who had been organizing Black militiamen in Boston, to no avail—asked Sumner for a favor.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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“Spearman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearman. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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