knifing

Example Sentences

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The Hawks stutter-stepped and jabbed their way to the free throw line with deft ease, knifing the hosts from beyond the arc when they weren’t dancing inside the key.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

He didn’t shy from knifing through traffic and taking the ball to the basket, oftentimes hitting the floor hard.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022

The 66-year-old president was taken to the Sao Paulo hospital for treatment relating to an obstructed intestine following the 2018 knifing.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2021

He pounded the ball into the court with his right hand and pulled it above his head, knifing between two defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2021

“Don’t turn the light on—” she said hastily, fearing the harsh, knifing blast of fluorescence.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols