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Recent Examples of hilt
In particular, the ring attached to its hilt indicates an interesting origin.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
He is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, and Cuba — also Iran, North Korea, etc.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
Bowen’s River and Carmelo’s Wynona play their characters’ shortcomings to the hilt.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Among the ideas that apparently haven’t gained traction was one in which allies would invest massively to arm Ukraine to the hilt to deter a future Russian assault.
—Samya Kullab and Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
He is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, and Cuba — also Iran, North Korea, etc.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
Bowen’s River and Carmelo’s Wynona play their characters’ shortcomings to the hilt.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Among the ideas that apparently haven’t gained traction was one in which allies would invest massively to arm Ukraine to the hilt to deter a future Russian assault.
—Samya Kullab and Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
Noun
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The formula features slip modifiers that reduce surface friction along the hair shaft, plus sugarcane extract to reduce frizz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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London matched with her mom in a pink ensemble, wearing a frilly skirt and pink bows in her hair.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The clutch is crafted of vegan leather and is finished with an oversize fabric bow.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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