axe
Example Sentences
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Family tradition holds that Mallory left the ice axe with his sister Mary before departing for Everest in 1924 and it remained in her possession throughout her life.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
While it cannot be conclusively proved that this axe belonged to Mallory, its direct family provenance and historical context make it one of the most significant objects linked to the climber.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Was he a frustrated Uber driver with an axe to grind against the rich?
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Last week, British bank Standard Chartered announced plans to axe thousands of jobs by 2030 as artificial intelligence replaces employees in a range of administrative roles.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
She took his axe, bow and quiver, and held them out.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
