knives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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But the CPS said Digwa chose to carry two ceremonial knives and that the judge's finding of fact made clear he agreed with its assessment that the weapon used was a kirpan.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Selling such knives to under-18s is against the law.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
Then they laid it on a board and scraped it with their knives, and all the bristles came off.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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