knives

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Former gang member Kevin Martin, who now works with a youth organisation in Glasgow, said those carrying knives were doing so "out of fear and peer pressure".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“That is why my wife and I took the initiative to remove all firearms, ammunition and accessories from our home and secure all sharp knives in our home….”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

It was a beautiful color, and smoothed and molded so prettily with their knives.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder