like a pistol
Example Sentences
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It started with a loud bang like a pistol shot.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Since then there have been some changes such as the use of yellow plastic, but they are still designed with a grip and a trigger much like a pistol.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2021
In the song’s video, Gmac Cash, from Detroit, wields a spray bottle of disinfectant like a pistol while wearing a hazmat suit, a surgical mask and medical gloves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2020
“We’ll never have to use those words on our David,” Mr. Trump said, pointing his finger at the secretary like a pistol.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2018
Byrnes seemed to think it could be used like a pistol, to scare the Soviets into behaving a certain way.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
