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Recent Examples of gunner
Brain experts say the appearance of a rare brain condition in two gunners could still be a coincidence.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Kravitz was an assistant machine gunner who on March 6-7, 1951, repulsed with his platoon in Yangpyong, Korea, two Chinese probing attacks.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
The Jets could use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Felton, seen by some as the top special teams gunner in the class, might be best known for clocking 4.37 seconds in the 40.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Kravitz was an assistant machine gunner who on March 6-7, 1951, repulsed with his platoon in Yangpyong, Korea, two Chinese probing attacks.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
The Jets could use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Felton, seen by some as the top special teams gunner in the class, might be best known for clocking 4.37 seconds in the 40.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
Noun
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Nothing can stand in the way of the archer expressing themselves.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Her skills as a high-level archer, her medical knowledge as a traveling dialysis technician and her horticultural training proved crucial to her survival.—
Viola Flowers,
NBC news,
17 May 2025
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And second, those engaging in gun violence do so after curfew, hence the need for curfews and stronger police presence at night.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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On July 7, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against four teens who were found downtown with guns around the time of the shooting.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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But Macaluso, the consummate sportsman, poses for a picture and then places the fish gently back in the water.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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For Republicans, the larger political question is what becomes of their relationship with their core voting block of 60 million sportsmen?—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The gunman was able to gain entry through their front door.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Hoffman was shot nine times in the doorway of his residence in Champlin on June 14 by alleged gunman Vance Boelter, who was posing as a police officer at the time.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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Wolf packs, by contrast, show high heterogeneity - pack members take on distinct roles as hunters, scouts, or caregivers - and coordinate effectively within their group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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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
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Ephesus also includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) a huntress and goddess of fertility.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunner. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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