bolt

Example Sentences

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Theo Francis covers how U.S. companies work behind the scenes for The Wall Street Journal, from Washington: executive pay, perks, workplace and retirement, accounting, disclosure — the nuts and bolts most people don't see.

From The Wall Street Journal

It involved transferring a heavy iron bolt, concealed inside an oversize Bible, from Casanova to his upstairs neighbor, who could then chip a hole in the wooden floor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before he could think, Danny bolted out of the car and ran down the driveway.

From Literature

Rufus was so scared he shot up like a bolt of lightning had run right through him.

From Literature

“Except for the fact that he had a jeweler melt down his gold wedding band and turn it into a lightning bolt earring.”

From Literature