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crossbow

[kraws-boh, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌboʊ, ˈkrɒs- /


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The investigation also found that Mailyan used the Medicare payments to fund many of the vacations she took and purchase luxury collectibles such as a $12,000 17th century crossbow and a $3,000 painting, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Officials said they have recovered more than 30 guns and a crossbow in connection with the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

In a description of a meeting involving Scales, Sevilla, Stallings and Grayson, parts of Grayson’s original email to Scales is passed along, including a reference to Busbice and his crossbow business.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2025

Police also uncovered a video of the defendant displaying a crossbow and flag.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025

She discarded the pouch and stepped forward into the glittering dust cloud, gripping the crossbow in both hands.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

The Spanish conquistadors who invaded Mexico, for example, put greater faith in crossbows and cold steel than the arquebus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

The Spaniard brought only 11 ships, some 450 men, 16 horses and a modest collection of cannons, crossbows and arquebuses, precursors to the musket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

The company’s website also suggests that the crossbows are made in the United States.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2025

Health minister Stephen Kinnock has echoed Turmaine's sentiments and told Times Radio: "I think crossbows are a lethal weapon and they should be regulated."

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025

She paced onto the balcony, the crossbows of five guards beneath clicking into position, and put her hands on her hips as she surveyed the autumn day.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas


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