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gun for hire

1 of 1noun
/gʌn fɔ:r haɪər/
Forms:guns for hire
1

an individual who does immoral or violent things for money

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  • The notorious criminal was known as a ruthless gun for hire, taking contracts to eliminate rivals without hesitation.
  • Law enforcement agencies were on high alert after reports of a gun for hire operating in the area.
  • The wealthy businessman allegedly hired a gun for hire to intimidate a business competitor into selling his company.
  • The detective traced the murder back to a professional gun for hire with a history of working for organized crime syndicates.
  • The documentary exposed the underworld of mercenaries and gun for hire operations, revealing the chilling realities of contract killings.