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knife

[nahyf] / naɪf /




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The force recovered what it believed to be a kitchen knife at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Officers recovered what is believed to be a kitchen knife at the scene, Henderson confirmed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Commenting on the blade used in the killing, which has sparked a debate on knife laws, he said: "To use the kirpan as a weapon to attack people - that's not the Sikh philosophy."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Judge Mousley commented that it is a strict requirement of the Sikh faith to carry a knife, called a kirpan, at all times.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Emma hands me a knife, and I start slicing celery into child-sized pieces.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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