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crossbow

[kraws-boh, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌboʊ, ˈkrɒs- /


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The investigation also found that Mailyan used the Medicare payments to fund many of the vacations she took and purchase luxury collectibles such as a $12,000 17th century crossbow and a $3,000 painting, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Officials said they have recovered more than 30 guns and a crossbow in connection with the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

In a description of a meeting involving Scales, Sevilla, Stallings and Grayson, parts of Grayson’s original email to Scales is passed along, including a reference to Busbice and his crossbow business.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2025

He said he was in favour of a licencing system and added: "With a licencing system the police would at least be aware who had a crossbow."

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

He stood at the bow on the raised crossbow platform, where the Romans could easily spot him.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

The Spanish conquistadors who invaded Mexico, for example, put greater faith in crossbows and cold steel than the arquebus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The Spaniard brought only 11 ships, some 450 men, 16 horses and a modest collection of cannons, crossbows and arquebuses, precursors to the musket.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

The company’s website also suggests that the crossbows are made in the United States.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2025

"We are therefore concerned that introducing restrictions on the ownership and use of crossbows would have a disproportionate impact on those currently least physically active."

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

Lannister guardsmen prowled the walls with spears and crossbows to hand.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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