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.