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Hired Gun

Definition:

A hired gun refers to a person who is employed or contracted to perform a specific task, often in a skilled or ruthless manner, especially in a criminal or dangerous context.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Phrase

Senses:

1. A person who is hired for their skill in a particular field, especially in a criminal or mercenary context.

2. A person who is hired to kill someone, often an assassin or a hitman.

Usages:

1. He was known as the best hired gun in the city, capable of completing any job assigned to him.

2. The drug lord hired a team of hired guns to protect his illegal operations.

3. The company brought in a hired gun to enhance their digital marketing strategy.

Sample Sentences:

1. The detective realized that the killer was a hired gun, as he showed no personal connection to the victim.

2. In the world of espionage, a hired gun can mean the difference between certain success and failure.

3. The novel tells the story of a skilled hired gun who ultimately seeks redemption after realizing the consequences of his actions.

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