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Recent Examples of trapshooter
Nor would a trapshooter toe the line with eye and ear protection tucked in their vest.
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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020
The field included the best American trapshooters in the discipline of Olympic (also called bunker and International) trap.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2020
Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team.
—Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019
Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter.
—orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019
In all, 463 trapshooters took part, making it likely the largest prep conference tourney in our region and perhaps the state.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2019
Bernau eventually earned a reputation as one of the top female trapshooters in the region, and beyond.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 June 2018
When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Such bunkers are rare in the United States, said Curtis Lynn, an Anchorage trapshooter whose daughter, Abbigail, is teammates with Davey on the Birchwood Bears youth team.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020
The field included the best American trapshooters in the discipline of Olympic (also called bunker and International) trap.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2020
Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team.
—Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019
Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter.
—orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019
In all, 463 trapshooters took part, making it likely the largest prep conference tourney in our region and perhaps the state.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2019
Bernau eventually earned a reputation as one of the top female trapshooters in the region, and beyond.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 June 2018
When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Such bunkers are rare in the United States, said Curtis Lynn, an Anchorage trapshooter whose daughter, Abbigail, is teammates with Davey on the Birchwood Bears youth team.
—Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapshooter
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Willie, whose fingerprints were reportedly found on Rev. Hall’s calling card, supposedly provided the gun and slit Mills' throat, while Henry, a retired exhibition marksman, fired the shots.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Jon also served in the Army National Guard, where he was recognized as an expert marksman, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and leading his M-60 squad.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the sharpshooters at FilmColony Ltd. have recognized this and recently developed a TV show that would revolve around the clan.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Kyle Fletcher and Daniel Garcia slapped each other while trapped in sharpshooters from Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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On the first day of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., federal and local authorities arrested 23 people, including suspects wanted for murder, gun offenses and other crimes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the level two thrill ride, guests must use a Boo Blaster laser gun to zap Boocifer and other targets to accumulate points, the site adds.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The long-running film franchise first started with 1993's Sniper starring Tom Berenger as expert American gunner Thomas Beckett.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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During the Vietnam War, Chinese antiaircraft gunners routinely shot at American planes over North Vietnam, and Chinese aircraft engaged U.S. jets that crossed into Chinese airspace.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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“Trapshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapshooter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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