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
Hwang’s team had arranged for two exercises instead: urban warfare and marksmanship, in the center’s virtual reality shooting range.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 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
There was a shooting gallery at the fair, and Khrushchev took the opportunity to show off his marksmanship.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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