sword

Example Sentences

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The scene then cuts to the “she” in question, wearing a red cape and holding a familiar sword.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Andy Burnham said carrying knives for religious reasons "needs to be looked at," a debate prompted by the killer of Henry Nowak carrying a kirpan, a Sikh sword or dagger.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

May’s surprisingly strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“If you think you’re the best lyricist, you must be using the Wu-Tang sword, and so we’re the Wu-Tang Clan. We felt we were the best lyricists in hip-hop.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In the other hand he dragged a gigantic broad sword, nearly as tall as the Norseman himself.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri