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crossbow

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


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Federal officials also executed three search warrants, which resulted in the discovery of more than 30 firearms and a crossbow at two of the locations, Remily 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

He said two companies, Merlin Archery and Tactical Archery, had declined to sell him a crossbow in October 2023.

From BBC Sep. 22, 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

Though, if truth be told, he did not want a crossbow.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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

"We share those concerns, and last week the government tabled amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to strengthen age verification controls on both online sale and delivery of crossbows."

From BBC Apr. 28, 2025

Interspersed among their ranks were a dozen battle forklifts, their sharpened tines gleaming in the sunset and flaming bolts nocked in their crossbows.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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