rifle

Example Sentences

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His band quickly took control of a federal armory and rifle factory in the sleeping town of Harpers Ferry.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He said Ortiz, who was arrested in a vehicle with a rifle, ammunition and a disguise -- a wig -- had behaved in a manner that was "extremely dangerous."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Police said they found an “AR-15-style” rifle, ammunition and a blond wig in her car.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

WSJ: Powell gives a rifle shot of a speech at Jackson Hole that year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

As a crowd gathered to watch, he lifted his rifle and fired a bull’s-eye, setting off a loud clanging of bells.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin