rapier

Example Sentences

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But only after their rapier hosts punctured them twice in the opening 16 minutes with two goals of ruthless simplicity by Giovanni Simeone.

From BBC

Lydia Millet’s most recent novel was a polished rapier called “A Children’s Bible.”

From Washington Post

The line between realism and fable is sometimes rapier thin, especially in the family tales that inspired Diana Abu-Jaber’s eighth book, “Fencing with the King.”

From Washington Post

Relentless forward surges, rapier thrusts out wide, drum-tight defence and a set of proven replacements ready to slot in on the touchline.

From BBC

Today, though, the weapons are not rapiers or even the switchblades of the gang fights of the 1950s.

From Seattle Times