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swords

  • plural
    of sword.
    sword
    noun
    a weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle.

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But this was not the first time Uefa has crossed swords with Fifa.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

America embarked on the digital equivalent of turning swords into plowshares.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

She’s also spoken about swords as a symbol of authority.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Massive haul of Roman Empire crockery and swords hidden in Swiss lake.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026

All swords out now, all shields up to the nose, all prayers said, all teeth clenched.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis