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Recent Examples of hilt
Want to hang out with George and Amal Clooney on Italy’s Lake Como and be pampered to the hilt, all for a good cause?
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Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
He is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, and Cuba — also Iran, North Korea, etc.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
It, too, is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, Cuba, and the rest.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 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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Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
He is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, and Cuba — also Iran, North Korea, etc.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
It, too, is backed to the hilt by Russia, China, Cuba, and the rest.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 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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The tools—mostly spear shafts and projectile points used for hunting reindeer and bison—were thought to have been crafted from whale bones, based on their porous appearance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The team is standing at the bottom of an elevator shaft.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2015, lawmakers partially repealed the ban for bow hunters.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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