big gun
Example Sentences
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For just one example, see next term’s big gun case, which asks whether the Second Amendment prevents the government from disarming people who are under a restraining order for domestic violence.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2023
“I’m not a big gun guy,” says Carlson, whose weapons include pistols, a shotgun, an AR-15 rifle, 10 loaded magazines and about 1,000 additional rounds.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
If this appeal to latinidad still doesn’t work, Caruso brings out the big gun for his Spanish-language commercial on crime: a guy who sounds just like the Dodgers’ Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrín.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2022
I fired a 155 howitzer, this big gun on wheels.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2020
I practically jumped out of my skin when I realized that he had a great big gun strapped to his hip.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
