hilt
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A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Just six months ago England coach Brendon McCullum backed Jos Buttler to the hilt despite questions over his captain's future.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
Still, he was a perfect match for Yang, who played Santos to the hilt in various appearances on Weekend Update and in opening sketches.
From New York Times • May 20, 2024
“Many consumers are levered to the hilt — maxed out on debt and barely keeping their heads above water,’’ said Allan Schweitzer, a portfolio manager at credit-focused investment firm Beach Point Capital Management.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024
His rifle, its butt pressed tirelessly against his face, was buried to the hilt in leaf litter.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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