dagger

Example Sentences

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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

During the playoffs he has averaged 13.9 yards on nine scrambles, a potentially devastating dagger in his arsenal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

"You remind me of myself at your age and there are things you should learn. You are our dagger in Europe and we will be sharpening you carefully so that you will become sharper."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Williamson delivered a three with just more than one minute left to serve as the dagger to Notre Dame’s title hopes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

But the existing dagger could not be destroyed, and so it promised never to harm another through trickery, or by accident.’”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack