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revolver

[ri-vol-ver] / rɪˈvɒl vər /






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Those handing over a revolver, for example, will be paid AUS$1,000, while an air rifle will fetch AUS$450.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

There he collected a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and some ammunition.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

One invented the telegraph, another created the first revolver, still a third was the father of the American sewing machine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Pusser indeed owned a lot of guns, including a .30 carbine caliber revolver that Mike Elam managed to procure over the course of his investigation.

From Slate Nov. 6, 2025

"That's as may be. What about that revolver?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

When authorities searched Michael Abatti’s properties, they took possession of more than three dozen firearms including more than two dozen rifles, as well as shotguns, pistols and revolvers.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

He was carrying 743 rounds of ammunition and four handguns – two 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistols and two Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolvers.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

Typically, the first segment to mature involves revolving debt but borrowers seek to refinance longer-dated credits alongside revolvers, Moody’s said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

Only 9-mm pistols and 38-caliber revolvers are authorized for civilian use under the decree.

From Reuters May 30, 2023

“Kaz, I can make the shot,” said Jesper, holstering his revolvers and grabbing for his rifle.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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