as in sabers
a straight sword that has a narrow blade with sharp edges
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Welsh and Griggs, like most culinary professionals, prefer honing steels and whetstones.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026 -
These findings, published in Corrosion Science, suggest that while current alloys fail under these conditions, a new class of steels can withstand temperatures up to 800°C (1472°F)—far exceeding typical reactor operating conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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There was no manager on site during the first part of the inspection, food debris was found on several of the tongs and knives and a spray bottle wasn’t labeled.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to Tom, the knives had been taken from the kitchen and placed in the living room.—
Annalise Peterson,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Rapiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapiers. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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