knives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Under UK law, it is illegal to carry most knives in public without a good reason.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I bought a knife roll that was more expensive than any of the knives inside it.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
He had searched these topics repeatedly and had 10 images of spyware, 44 of masks, 186 of the chest and heart and 261 knives.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
She sat on the side of the unhitched chariot and sharpened her knives with a whetstone.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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