axe

Example Sentences

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“But I don’t even own an axe, so you’re both safe for now.”

From Literature

This includes not having suitable clothing and equipment, like crampons and an ice axe, not checking and fully understanding the weather forecast, like which wind speeds are too strong, and not navigating properly, he says.

From BBC

While always reluctant to make sweeping changes, Borthwick has not ruled out wielding the axe.

From BBC

“Aw, Daisy,” I said as I dried my face on the towel, “corn doesn’t even grow that tall. If it did, you’d have to cut the stalks down with an axe to gather the ears.”

From Literature

In addition, many staff perks, including a paid-for staff canteen, have been axed.

From BBC