knife

Example Sentences

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The Sikh Federation said the blade used by Digwa was not a religious knife, known as a Kirpan.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said he was armed with a knife.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Kevin is extraordinary. He’s been like a Swiss army knife at Duquesne. He runs our private equity, he helps with economic forecasts. He handles the networking outside the firm.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“Both officers expressed their fear of the imminent threat that they believe this victim posed to them, based on the knife and his prior actions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Pa scratched his cheek with the dull side of his knife.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney