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

Video footage released by Belarusian state media showed Lukashenko presenting Kim with what appeared to be an automatic rifle, prompting Kim to respond with a mock reloading gesture and say "thank you".

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

Another joint minute stated that Peter Fullard, now deceased, purchased an air rifle for Campbell in May 2017, after he had been refused a firearms certificate earlier that year.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When I’m gone, you make your own walls with this,’ Jonas told me, and he held out Will’s hunting rifle to me.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline