- plural of knife.
knives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In the third Blanc tale, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” the corpse isn’t the only thing that’s life-challenged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” Rian Johnson’s darkest, funniest and best installment yet in his three-film detective series, takes place in a church stunned by two sins.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
A new "Knives Out Mystery" is also slated for release on the platform this quarter, as well as ramped up live events including professional American football and boxing.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
The inquiry heard online records showed he had bought the weapons from three different companies: Springfields, Knife Warehouse and Hunting and Knives.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025
Farther north along the ridge, some Long Knives dismounted again.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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