hilt
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Another "Star Wars" piece of memorabilia on offer is the lightsaber hilt from "The Force Awakens," which is valued at up to $100,000.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Suzy Spilling and her husband Colin invested in four rental properties to fund their retirement - including two flats in Salford "mortgaged to the hilt".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
The performers are encouraged to play their roles to the comic hilt.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024
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
He felt Eril-Fane’s sudden stillness, saw his great hand freeze on his hilt, his hreshtek but half drawn.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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