pistol

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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

He slowed, and as he passed Spivey’s truck, McMurrough, a gun owner, said Spivey was holding his pistol down by his pants pocket, pointed toward the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

It was news to me she had a pistol in her cedar chest, but I didn’t doubt it.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam