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crossbow

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


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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

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

The force took the unusual step of telling the public Clifford was believed to have a crossbow, and made a direct appeal to him.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

With a flaming crossbow, she set the VMAs stage ablaze for her performance of “Good Luck, Babe!”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

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

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull