caliber

Example Sentences

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"Same caliber, all the same type of cartridges," he explained, but one is banned while the other is not.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The company expects to grow production of medium and large caliber ammunition—its main revenue driver—through acquisition and joint venture deals with suppliers, Zdenek Jurak said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The film itself, however, doesn’t come close to matching the caliber of its talent, who frequently fail to elevate the movie’s treacly after-school-special script.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

I had my father’s .22 caliber rifle; my mother had said it was all right for me to take it with me.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey