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But his days as a gunslinger might be over.

—The Fifth Down

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noun One who is armed with a gun, especially an outlaw.

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“This is the trouble with having a reputation as a gunslinger, Debs,” I said. — DearlyDevotedDexter
He was becoming known as a hot young gunslinger, and he was still perhaps the biggest Nikkei trader in town. — UglyAmericans
He is a known gunslinger, and takes risks frequently -- some of which he's rewarded for, and others not. — ScrippsNews - current events, culture, commentary, community
He is a known gunslinger, and takes risks frequently — Nashuatelegraph.com local, state, business and sports news
In terms of working against the Sun Devils 'senior gunslinger, the obvious sticking point needs to be tackling. — Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines

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