Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leister
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The unlikely pair are brought together to destroy an evil harpoon that has the power to kill underwater spirits.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
1 July 2025 -
Meanwhile, on land, a boy named Jorge discovers a harpoon that has the power to kill sea ghosts.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In the prequel, wildcard Edwards is discharged from the SEALs after an operation, and his coveted trident insignia is removed from his uniform.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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More minutes should follow in the States, even if Mbaye has the unenviable task of trying to break into one of Europe’s most devastating attacking tridents.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Navarro, meanwhile, will continue on at Wimbledon — but with a tough matchup coming down the pike.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Murfreesboro and Hobson pikes tied for second with two fatal crashes reported since 2019, but has more total crashes, 403, than any intersection on the list.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Chicago Dog: mustard, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers, and celery salt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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During different events, the guards will add white gloves, a black helmet and/or the halberd.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The retainer then struck her down with a halberd, set the mansion ablaze, and committed seppuku.—
Nicholas Liu,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2024
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Flame-retardant foams do little, and fire departments now favor high-pressure water lances or immersion pits.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The pole pulled out of the gaff hook and Maxwell’s friends pulled tight on the rope.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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Transport boxes, electronic scales and gaffs, sharp blades that can be attached to roosters' legs during fights, were found on the property, the news statement said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Leister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leister. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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