pistol
Example Sentences
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A prominent heating stove will become as much a part of Hedda’s arsenal as her precious pistols.
From Los Angeles Times
He was carrying an assault weapon, a pistol and the equivalent of nearly $1.4 million on him when he died, Trevilla added.
From Barron's
Eliminated exams include “Judgment pistol shooting,” “Criminal encounters,” and “Determine removability.”
From Los Angeles Times
Today, its pistols, shotguns and other weaponry are used by militaries and hobbyists around the world.
The images also showed that the person was carrying a holstered pistol.
From Salon
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