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[sawrd, sohrd] / sɔrd, soʊrd /




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One guard can be seen swaying before crashing to the ground, falling against a pillar at the Elysee Palace as his ceremonial sword clattered to the ground.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

Sesay called social media a "double-edged sword" - it can encourage people to seek help, but can also lead them to incorrectly diagnose themselves from a short video.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The two of them crafted a business plan for a bookstore, one that wouldn’t look out of place in a sword and sorcery fantasy novel, with a hidden speakeasy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

He was similarly enamored by the red carpet and sword dance at his first meeting with the Saudi royal family.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Only, the woman’s dark eyes were focused intently on Jack’s sword.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Still, the exhibitions spotlight ships, swords and artifacts of trade and travel, placing them front and center.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Do you think they are going to fall on their swords?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

In the 20-minute gameplay sequence, Lara Croft -- still in her famous blue top and brown shorts -- explores an abandoned tomb in Greece, battling panthers and dodging giant swords falling from the ceiling.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Egyptians in antiquity engaged in sword combat for warfare, but also for competition — Romans utilized swords in gladiator events, rituals and duels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Taran and the bard drew their swords, Gurgi nocked an arrow into his bowstring, and the weary band made ready to defend themselves as best they could.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander


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