dagger

Example Sentences

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And, of course, they’re playing Luka and A.R. basketball, the two best players on this team throwing down one dagger after another, even playing better with James on the court alongside them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

The meeting where councillors selected Whitegates was also not minuted, prompting claims of a "cloak and dagger process" from protestors.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 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

“I know you’re good with a dagger, but...how are your mincing skills?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray