pistol

Example Sentences

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“It’s like trying to govern with a pistol pointed at your neck,” said former lawmaker Juan Contreras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Investigators obtained camera footage from the shop showing a young man emerging after buying the gun, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, to make a call on his cellphone.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He was already well trained to fire a pistol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The court was told the Royal Mail intercepted an air pistol addressed to Ms Klass before it reached her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

That cutlass David had mentioned hung from one of the belts crisscrossing his waist; a pistol was holstered in the other.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older