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/ ˈærəʊz /

noun

(functioning as singular) an informal name for darts

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From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

Computer simulations showed the structures as swirling arrays of arrows that illustrate how different properties of light change direction across the Poisson spot.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

Orbiting the fish is a constellation of things and signs: flora, flags, stars, vases, moons, arrows, a human‑headed flower, a zygote and a Christian cross.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

“I’m sorry you gave up the arrows for me,” Glory started to say, but her voice cut off as she fought a cry.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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