pistol

Example Sentences

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The court was told the Royal Mail intercepted an air pistol addressed to Ms Klass before it reached her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

During his time in jail, Tejero also swapped his pistol for a paintbrush, taking up art classes that saw him produce nearly 300 artworks, El Pais newspaper reported.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

On a recent visit, workers assembled shotguns and manufactured pistol and rifle barrels amid the searing sound of metal being cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

There was a gasp from the passenger when Maddie, all business, unclipped the Verey pistol from the side of her seat.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein