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sportsman

noun

Definition of sportsman

as in hunter

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Recent Examples of sportsman Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women with a roguish charm, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times. — David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Here is a film where fascists literally organize a soccer game for propaganda purposes, hoping to stage a sportsman-like event that will soften the public perception of their brutal regime. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2026 These include former England, United and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham, who has become the first British billionaire sportsman. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the IOC and IPC stated that Russian and Belarusian sportsmen and women could compete in their respective competitions, although as neutral athletes. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportsman

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Noun

The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
In October, it was reported that the Japanese government was planning to recruit hunters to halt the rise in bear attacks.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of hunter

Noun

An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.

— Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of huntress

Noun

Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.

— Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.

— Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025

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