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crossbow

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


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The FBI also recovered 30 guns and a crossbow from three area residences associated with the teens, who have not been named publicly by law enforcement.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

Wreckage of the flying chariot burned in the water, and Coach Hedge swung a mounted crossbow, taking potshots at the Roman birds as they flew overhead.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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