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knives

American  
[nahyvz] / naɪvz /

noun

  1. plural of knife.

knives British  
/ naɪvz /

noun

  1. the plural of knife

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"It is too easy to be able to buy and sell and receive knives in this country, and we need to keep pushing to do more," Jones added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Noem shot knives from her eyes as the representative read out the headlines: “Lewandowski Taking Out Trash at Noem’s D.C. Home.”

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Non-stick cookware, sharp knives, and wooden items should stay out.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Skaters spin four times in the air and land on a pair of knives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

They had to use regular weapons, like Håkon’s rusty sword and their insignificant knives.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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