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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

On March 27, Benjamin Grayson, the deputy chief of staff at the Small Business Administration, sent an email to Samuel Scales, a United States Trade Representative staffer, concerning a Florida-based crossbow manufacturer, Barnett Crossbows.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2025

Police also uncovered a video of the defendant displaying a crossbow and flag.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

“But now ...” “At least now we know why he was hiding in the middle of nowhere with a crossbow and a lookout and all that,” Denna said.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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

Archery's governing body raised concerns that restrictions might affect elderly and disabled archers who found using crossbows easier, but said it would work with the government.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

They stared right back at her, and when they slowly lowered their crossbows, she grinned.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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