dagger

Example Sentences

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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

They built on that momentum, and with 37 seconds left, Thornton delivered the dagger: a three-pointer that sealed a hard-fought win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

They each grasp a short dagger, the pugio, in their fists.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

The end of this season felt like a dagger between the shoulder blades, and for that credit goes to the scrappy Sounders.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

Annabeth really wished she still had her dagger.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan