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knife

[nahyf] / naɪf /




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They said they recovered what they believe to be a kitchen knife at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Officers recovered what is believed to be a kitchen knife at the scene, Henderson confirmed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Protests have taken place in several locations across Scotland, as disorder flared in Belfast following a knife attack.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The judge who sentenced Digwa said he was carrying a knife in a sheath, as well as a second, larger dagger linked to his tradition as a member of the Nihang order of Sikhs.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead of wasting any more time, Jack took out the witch’s knife and used it to slice through the lock, which it cut through as easily as it had the trees in the Black Forest.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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