stabbing

Example Sentences

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He served a sentence of two years and eight months for stabbing a teenager and now campaigns to raise awareness about knife crime.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Suriname is among nations with the lowest rates of stabbing deaths, making incidents such as this one relatively rare.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

He was found near USC, around 15 miles from the scene of the stabbing, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Hollywood often depicts the office as a shark tank, with ruthless colleagues stabbing backs, stepping over others or selling their souls to get to the top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

My heart was pounding, my lungs burned, and in my side there was a continuous stabbing pain.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya