sword
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"In California, atmospheric rivers are a double-edged sword," Mimi said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Drapatiy returned to university in 2021 for further operational and strategic training and was presented with a sword of honour as top graduate in June 2021 by British ambassador Melinda Simmons.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The double-edged sword of fandom hasn’t stopped Wolfhard or his musically-inclined “Stranger Things” co-stars from pursuing this path.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
His left hand gently grasps a ceremonial sword while his extended right hand is open and welcoming, rather than pointed and dictatorial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
He slowly raised the sword above his head.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Elsewhere are splendid cabinets with mother-of-pearl inlay, gorgeous enamel accessories, plush velvet textiles and engraved iron swords.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"For now, people are sharpening their swords and firming up their positions," auto analyst Stefan Bratzel of the Centre of Automotive Management told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
She’s also spoken about swords as a symbol of authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
A subsequent search also found three swords in the back of Membury's van.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
The swords of the Cauldron-Born beat against his guard.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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