square shooter
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noun
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Origin of square shooter
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Old Boss Kelly, who would soon retire after 14 years in City Hall, was at pains to tell one & all that Kennelly was "no bluenose" but a "square shooter."
From Time Magazine Archive
It was the square shooter rather than the sharpshooter who was admired.
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
Yeah, he was a square shooter I want to say and some day I’m hopin’ me’n Oscar c’n shake hands, since the war’s long past an’ German is being taught again in our public schools.”
From Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Newcomb, Ambrose
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