sword
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Our water system’s decentralized, fragmented nature, perhaps a bit like our electoral system, is a double-edged sword, inasmuch as its vulnerabilities are atomized—at least a single hacker can’t contaminate all the water in the country.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Like something from King Arthur, a 200-year-old sword was found sticking out from a castle's lake after hot weather caused water levels to plummet.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“You need to deal with what you wear and wear it comfortably,” the 35-year-old teacher told AFP, brandishing a sword and wearing blood-red contact lenses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
“You can fall on your sword for things, but if you want to be effective, you got to know how to maneuver.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
I see the visage of Garden Autumn flicker into another Autumn, holding up her sword and shaking me.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Elsewhere are splendid cabinets with mother-of-pearl inlay, gorgeous enamel accessories, plush velvet textiles and engraved iron swords.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"For now, people are sharpening their swords and firming up their positions," auto analyst Stefan Bratzel of the Centre of Automotive Management told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Nuah puts his books on the table to pick up one of the popular plastic swords.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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