hilt
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American refiners including Marathon Petroleum MPC 2.50%increase; green up pointing triangle and Valero VLO 2.44%increase; green up pointing triangle say they are cranking out diesel to the hilt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Just six months ago England coach Brendon McCullum backed Jos Buttler to the hilt despite questions over his captain's future.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
Still, he was a perfect match for Yang, who played Santos to the hilt in various appearances on Weekend Update and in opening sketches.
From New York Times • May 20, 2024
But it would have been comforting to squeeze something tightly, like a sword hilt, instead of squishing a handful of figs into a sloppy mush.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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