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crossbow

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


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On March 27, Benjamin Grayson, the deputy chief of staff at the Small Business Administration, sent an email to Samuel Scales, a United States Trade Representative staffer, concerning a Florida-based crossbow manufacturer, Barnett Crossbows.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025

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

Judge Cooper was told that he had bought the crossbow online for less than £20.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Figures show that crossbow attacks led to fewer than 10 deaths between 2011 and 2021.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

“Cant be too careful, Ronan,” said Hagrid, patting his crossbow.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling




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