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arrow

[ar-oh] / ˈær oʊ /
NOUN
pointed weapon or symbol
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“The arrow is pointing up for Will,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Some historians believe the arrow was added later, during restoration in the nineteenth century.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Like that arrow on a dashboard, a line of paint on the road wasn’t always there.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Measuring them randomly changes their state, naturally creating an arrow of time.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

I wrote Sookie above his head and made an arrow, in case there was any question.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

The other side of the coin features a version of the US presidential seal, depicting an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch while covered by a shield that says "250."

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

"This directly explains the presence of bows, arrows, and maces in the women's tombs; these were not just symbolic gifts but tools they actively used."

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

It’s a mix of woodland trails and roads following a chain of yellow arrows on stone walls or sidewalks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

No need to untangle the complex hypocrisy here — it’s all laid out in arrows and diagrams.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Danny whisper-shouted, though he wasn’t sure if the golden arrows could understand.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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