sheath

Example Sentences

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The research showed that MS first targets the myelin sheath.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

Frankly, Aidan’s behavior is far more concerning than Wyatt’s, a flag so big and red that Carrie could make a stunning sheath dress out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Its versatile blade easily slices through steak, vegetables, and fruit, while the Italian leather sheath makes it ideal for travelers.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

Following searches of the park by officers, a sheath was later recovered which contained DNA belonging to both Darrian and one of the defendants.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

She left the larger blade on the ground, but concealed the small one in a pocket sheath sewn into her pants.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman