rifle

Example Sentences

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His band quickly took control of a federal armory and rifle factory in the sleeping town of Harpers Ferry.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Police said they found an “AR-15-style” rifle, ammunition and a blond wig in her car.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Venturing outside the town means carrying a mandatory rifle in case of encounters with polar bears.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

I took a misstep and stumbled over a root, my rifle sliding to my side.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline