swords

Example Sentences

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"Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords," Streeting said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Massive haul of Roman Empire crockery and swords hidden in Swiss lake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

This is not the first time Singaporeans have crossed swords over how common spaces should be used in the land-scarce country, where more than 8,300 people jostle for each kilometre.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

For now, investors can ready themselves for a robot boom by familiarizing themselves with the players and technology, while also wondering why Unitree chose to give some of the robots swords.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

While the others set forth food for him, Boreas’ sons took their stand beside him with drawn swords.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton