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pistol

[pis-tl] / ˈpɪs tl /


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AK-style pistol — and authorities also seized ammunition from his place of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

During his time in jail, Tejero also swapped his pistol for a paintbrush, taking up art classes that saw him produce nearly 300 artworks, El Pais newspaper reported.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She said two guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When a Cold Sassy man carries a pistol, he straps it across his chest under his shirt and you don’t see it.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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