sword

Example Sentences

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Rifles, mortars and tanks appear to be going the way of sword fights and cavalry charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“I love physical challenges. I’ve had to learn how to sword fight, ice skate, shoot a pistol, taekwondo, horseback riding. It’s like practicing to be this other person, and it kind of rubs off.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

A significant chunk of recent growth has been driven by healthcare spending from an aging population, a trend he described as a double-edged sword.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Jack held the sword out away from him, wanting desperately to throw it across the room in disgust, knowing he should...but instead he slid it back into its scabbard.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley