marksmanship
Americannoun
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"And who to perform this incredible feat of marksmanship? McLovin, from the movie 'Superbad,'" he said.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2025
The NRA was chartered as a nonprofit in New York in 1871 by Union Army officers who wanted to improve marksmanship among soldiers after the Civil War.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
That poor marksmanship even seemed to seep into his free-throw shooting, which was 78.4% last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
Founded in 1871 by two Union Army veterans — a lawyer and a former New York Times correspondent — the association promoted rifle training and marksmanship.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
The uniforms of the new cadets are stiffer and cheaper than his own; no longer do they have access to live ammunition for marksmanship.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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