martial

Example Sentences

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But at first glance, much of Al-Kharj's tranquil environment offers few hints of its martial history.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Senators voted 54-45 for 48-year-old Republican Mullin, a former wrestler and martial arts fighter who previously served as a senator for Oklahoma.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Mullin was a mixed martial arts fighter and first-time senator.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

One of America’s most famous martial artists, and certainly the most frequently memed, Norris leveraged his black belt skills to build a successful television and film career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

At its center was Huitzilopochtli, a martial god who wore a helmet shaped like a hummingbird’s head and carried a fire-breathing serpent as a weapon.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann