knife-point
Britishnoun
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the tip of a knife blade
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under threat of being stabbed
Example Sentences
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"I think the main question we all should be asking is how does an individual released to parole getting arrested for knife-point robbery and is walking around on the streets. And is that justice for those little kids? So I would ask ‘Where is the laws for those kids?' because somehow they've been forgotten in this.’"
From Fox News
Hupp shot Gumpenberger while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher, claiming that Gumpenberger had kidnapped her at knife-point.
From Washington Times
Think about a 16-year-old who’s mugged someone at knife-point.
From New York Times
The car was being pursued by officers attempting to stop it in connection with a knife-point robbery on Friday.
From BBC
At the stash house Mr. Morales says he was threatened at knife-point, relieved of his phone and wallet and told he would be held for ransom until someone was willing to pay for his release.
From Washington Times
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