Example Sentences

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One was her boyfriend, Ortiz, who says he performed as the Lone Ranger, complete with mask and holstered six-shooters.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A gun is holstered by the person’s waist, positioned at the front of their body and easily visible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The images also showed that the person was carrying a holstered pistol.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Still, she perked up last year when she looked around his living room and saw a holstered handgun on a shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

The sheriff didn’t say nothing, he just walked slowly toward Norris and holstered his gun.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson