knives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In one, Annabel described George becoming angry because she did not clean his knives properly.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
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
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
“You need not trouble about the knives; we shall not do it.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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