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

He said Ortiz, who was arrested in a vehicle with a rifle, ammunition and a disguise -- a wig -- had behaved in a manner that was "extremely dangerous."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

Months later, a US Secret Service agent spotted a rifle sticking out of bushes at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Grass and dirt crumbled aside and there was the robot, standing tall, pointing the rifle at the wolf leader.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown