pistol

Example Sentences

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He was carrying an assault weapon, a pistol and the equivalent of nearly $1.4 million on him when he died, Trevilla added.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Eliminated exams include “Judgment pistol shooting,” “Criminal encounters,” and “Determine removability.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

She said two guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The president himself posted a photograph of the pistol on Truth Social, noting that it was loaded and accompanied by extra magazines.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

I don’t think a high school girl like me is visible enough, exists enough for a soldier with a rifle, a pistol, a club, a helmet, and high boots to notice.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat