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dagger

[dag-er] / ˈdæg ər /


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The novel’s satisfying denouement is assured when a disgraced former colleague of Ben’s, gloriously named Richard Take, accepts the proverbial dagger from Martin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Section 114 housed the pockets of Clippers die-hards he’d glance at after every dagger three or rim-rattling “Lob City” spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

Clinging to a fragile five-point lead, Julie Allemand elevated what could’ve been the dagger with 48 seconds left — a shot that would’ve ballooned the lead to eight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2025

They each grasp a short dagger, the pugio, in their fists.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

Zheng wasn’t sure whether to be happy or disappointed that Razi and Shifa were on the trail of the dagger.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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