sword

Example Sentences

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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Ireland destroyed England then had a dip against Italy and Wales before putting Scotland to the sword.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

For nearly a century, the Oscar statuette has been Hollywood’s most enduring symbol of success, a gold-plated knight gripping a crusader’s sword, designed to look as permanent as the honor it represents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

To HBO, this “Game of Thrones” spinoff is a bridge between its lucrative sword, sorcery and old magic high fantasies.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

He slowly raised the sword above his head.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri