saber

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For years, historians followed the bomb’s echoes through the Cold War: Bikini Atoll and nuclear bunkers, Strangelove and SALT, détente and Defcon, Star Wars and saber rattling, to hit a few low points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Yet at other times he has rattled the nuclear saber.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

The Eisenhower library has several swords from the president in its collection, including a saber and a sword of honour featured in a current exhibit.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

They know that top rivals in the men’s saber event on Saturday — Aron Szilagyi of Hungary, Ziad Elsissy of Egypt, Sandro Bazadze of Georgia — are in their late 20s and 30s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

“You’re fencing saber not épée,” Coach Mustilli shouted.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad