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arrows

British  
/ ˈærəʊz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) an informal name for darts

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The other side of the coin features a version of the US presidential seal, depicting an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch while covered by a shield that says "250."

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

"This directly explains the presence of bows, arrows, and maces in the women's tombs; these were not just symbolic gifts but tools they actively used."

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

No need to untangle the complex hypocrisy here — it’s all laid out in arrows and diagrams.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Was there a chance he wasn’t the only one who could see the gold arrows?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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