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Four of the nation’s top gun control advocates have joined the effort by President Joe Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate, tax, and eventually snuff out one of the most popular firearms in America, the AR pistol.
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2024
One of the top puns top guns was Darren Cunningham, of Kearny Mesa.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
But then there aren’t many who also happen to be a top gun at a company that makes jet engines.
—Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Jan. 2023
The engineers who evaluate cars at high speeds are the top guns of driving and there are many safety measures in place.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2023
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2024
One of the top puns top guns was Darren Cunningham, of Kearny Mesa.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
But then there aren’t many who also happen to be a top gun at a company that makes jet engines.
—Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Jan. 2023
The engineers who evaluate cars at high speeds are the top guns of driving and there are many safety measures in place.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top gun
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Those big guns get thrown together on a top line when the Oilers need a spark, but have generally been split across the top-six over the last two rounds.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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There are big guns, big swords and, by the sound of it, a whole lot of crazy.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Cheesy Garlic Bread won in 2012, Kettle-Cooked Wasabi Ginger took the cake in 2014, Southern Biscuits and Gravy was crowned in 2015 and Crispy Taco was the top dog in 2017.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Whereas in 2023, the previous instalment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Dead Reckoning, had to take third place behind Oppenheimer and Barbie, in the hunt (pun intended) for IMAX slots, this time, Mr. Cruise has done everything possible to ensure that The Final Reckoning will be top dog.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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At the same time, the president has threatened to send letters to countries that don’t ink deals, telling them the rate at which their exports to the US will be taxed.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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The president said there's not really any flexibility left between now and Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Amid Warnings Tears as Amal Clooney Honors Girl Who Rejected 'Child Bride' Path The young prince was enthusiastically greeting royal fans at the start Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations when Charlotte reached over to pull his hand down.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The prince had problems reaching Balmoral, as communication with the rest of the family was limited.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Top gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20gun. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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