knife

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The killing of Nowak has reignited the debate about knife laws in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Digwa’s mother, meanwhile, took his knife and hid it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“I kneel before the Immortal: before the eternal human soul. I offer you my knife and my protection, until the day of my death.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell