pistol

Example Sentences

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He was carrying an assault weapon, a pistol and the equivalent of nearly $1.4 million on him when he died, Trevilla added.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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

The images also showed that the person was carrying a holstered pistol.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

He walked away across the room, his cowboy boots echoing like pistol shots.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath