sword

Example Sentences

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Seven weeks later Gulati also fell on his sword, announcing that he would not seek a fourth term as U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

Fans love clocking their samples from kung fu movies, shouting out “Tiger style!” from “Executioners from Shaolin,” or the definitive quote about Shaolin shadowboxing teaming up with the Wu-Tang sword style: It could be dangerous!

From Salon • May 31, 2026

But success is a double-edged sword for Coventry.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The sword was handed to Don Quixote and his spurs were buckled.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios