Example Sentences

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"Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords," Streeting said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He said he had done self-defence training at MI5's London headquarters, Thames House, with a ninjutsu instructor, describing it as "swords and knives and stuff".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"That's, I think, the biggest impact we've seen within Japan," Markan said, while international shows like "Shogun" have helped "introduce a new generation of people to samurai culture and Japanese swords".

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Next to him stood Nico, Piper, and Jason—all with their swords drawn.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan