sword of

Frequency: 5.04.2 per million words

often figurative, as in 'the sword of justice'

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Examples (10)

  • The king wielded the sword of power to unite his kingdom.
  • Justice is often depicted as a blindfolded woman holding the scales and the sword of truth.
  • The legend spoke of a hidden artifact, the sword of destiny, meant for the chosen one.
  • He felt the weight of responsibility, the sword of leadership resting heavily on his shoulders.
  • The company's aggressive marketing strategy became the sword of its success, but also its downfall.
  • The ancient prophecy foretold the arrival of the sword of vengeance.
  • In times of crisis, the people looked to their leader for the sword of decisive action.
  • The philosopher contemplated the sword of doubt that plagued his every thought.
  • The prosecutor wielded the sword of evidence to secure a conviction.
  • She was determined to be the sword of change in her community.