pistol

Example Sentences

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They wear a combat vest which contains a radio/GPS-coded beacon to transmit their position, while they also carry water, food, first-aid material and a pistol in order to survive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The court was told the Royal Mail intercepted an air pistol addressed to Ms Klass before it reached her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Eliminated exams include “Judgment pistol shooting,” “Criminal encounters,” and “Determine removability.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The president himself posted a photograph of the pistol on Truth Social, noting that it was loaded and accompanied by extra magazines.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

“Here,” Cymbeline said, handing Magdalys the flintlock pistol and a powder case.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older