knives

Example Sentences

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The court was told that officers discovered two small knives with red-and-white handles in his pockets.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Every item in your home being beautiful and well-designed is a flex, down to your cheese knives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Gavalas said he preferred knives, and Gemini agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Noem shot knives from her eyes as the representative read out the headlines: “Lewandowski Taking Out Trash at Noem’s D.C. Home.”

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Though they didn’t have any shovels, the camaradas used axes, knives, and their bare hands to dig a grave.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple