square shooter
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- square shooting noun
Etymology
Origin of square shooter
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Both labor and management call him a square shooter, approve his candidacy.
From Time Magazine Archive
"He's a square shooter, a good, levelheaded businessman."
From Time Magazine Archive
If you pressed me, I suppose it's because I have credibility as someone with integrity and as a square shooter.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Prince Mdivani is a square shooter and a great fellow," announced Mr. Hutton.
From Time Magazine Archive
“There he swings up an’ is off–a slick jump, b’lieve me an’ that guy’s some square shooter in the bargain–knows his business okay anyway.
From Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Newcomb, Ambrose
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