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

The performers are encouraged to play their roles to the comic hilt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

“Many consumers are levered to the hilt — maxed out on debt and barely keeping their heads above water,’’ said Allan Schweitzer, a portfolio manager at credit-focused investment firm Beach Point Capital Management.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

The comedy and drama are played to the hilt by an ensemble that includes Rose Byrne, Jon Hamm, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Chris O’Dowd and Melissa McCarthy, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023

He swings the sword in the air like a lightsaber, both hands on the hilt.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali