sword

Example Sentences

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May’s surprisingly strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“If you think you’re the best lyricist, you must be using the Wu-Tang sword, and so we’re the Wu-Tang Clan. We felt we were the best lyricists in hip-hop.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop roleplaying game where players create fantasy characters and roll dice to determine whether their actions, like a sword attack or a persuasive argument, are successful against their foes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He wore a red-and-gold uniform, with a big sword at his side.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff