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

The blade sank into the dead tree up to the hilt.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley