sword
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
“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
But success is a double-edged sword for Coventry.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
But, young hero, if you are always safe behind another’s shield, you will never know the power of your own sword.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
![]()