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  • plural of gun.
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guns



NOUN
battery
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But in August, the guns have largely gone silent.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

About 30 million Americans are barred from owning guns because of their criminal convictions, according to the department.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Sathit, a shop-owner with more than 40 guns in his collection, cited the weakness of law enforcement in Thailand as his reason for arming himself.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

There is also a government scheme under which police officers and other officials can buy guns at steeply discounted prices.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Across the country, people built bonfires, organized parades, fired guns, shot cannons, and sang patriotic songs.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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