sheathe a dagger
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to put a dagger back into its sheath
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- After the duel, the victor sheathed his dagger and walked away.
- Sheathe your dagger! There will be no bloodshed here.
- A skilled assassin knows exactly when to draw and when to sheathe their dagger.
- Realizing the fight was over, the guard slowly sheathed his dagger.
- He reluctantly sheathed the ornate dagger given to him by the king.
- The ceremonial dagger was sheathed by the high priest, concluding the ritual.
- Once the treaty is signed, he will sheathe his dagger for good.
- Sheathing his dagger, the rogue disappeared into the shadows without a sound.
- She was ordered to sheathe her dagger and stand down.
- He would only sheathe his dagger after receiving a direct command from his captain.