variants
or calibre
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Recent Examples of caliber
For a pitcher of Fitts' caliber — a mid-rotation starter at best — the Cubs would be more likely to serve up catcher Pablo Aliendo, a $200,000 signing in 2018 also out of Venezuela, who is currently at Double-A seven years later.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The projectiles found at the scene matched the caliber of a gun found at Robinson’s home during a search warrant, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Routh allegedly researched and attempted to purchase a .50 caliber sniper rifle from a gun dealer in the Fort Pierce, Florida, area.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors said Routh hoped to purchase the .50 caliber rifle at a gun show, but his contact was ultimately not able to locate the type of gun Routh wanted until after the assassination attempt at the golf course.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The projectiles found at the scene matched the caliber of a gun found at Robinson’s home during a search warrant, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Routh allegedly researched and attempted to purchase a .50 caliber sniper rifle from a gun dealer in the Fort Pierce, Florida, area.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors said Routh hoped to purchase the .50 caliber rifle at a gun show, but his contact was ultimately not able to locate the type of gun Routh wanted until after the assassination attempt at the golf course.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caliber
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However, what remains unchanged in towns across America is the quality and trustworthiness of local experts; the individuals who serve as pillars of their communities.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Currently on sale for under $50, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are an affordable but quality option for Samsung users.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Caliber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caliber. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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