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Unsheathe (verb) means to remove from its sheath; to pull out of its sheath or scabbard, as with a sword.

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To remove from its sheath; to pull out of its sheath or scabbard, as with a sword.

"Yes, Europe shared many of the concerns that had prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to unsheathe the tariff sword and seek to reshape trade with China." — Ned Temko, On rare visit, Xi Jinping tries to rescue China’s relationship with Europe (2024)

"When I unsheathe the blade, it makes such a satisfying sound that I do it again." — Raven Leilani, Luster (2020)

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