knives

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In one, Annabel described George becoming angry because she did not clean his knives properly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Under UK law, it is illegal to carry most knives in public without a good reason.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

With a few tubes of paint, brushes and putty knives you might find at your local hardware store, fearless creation is something anybody can do.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

A witch, you must understand, does not knock children on the head or stick knives into them or shoot at them with a pistol.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl