- plural of knife.
knives
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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"It's shocking but it's not surprising. Knives are prevalent particularly in areas of high poverty and deprivation and we're finding that across the country, not just in the West Midlands," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
In her latest film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Kunis is police chief Geraldine Scott, a rational figure in the dark-comedy murder mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 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
This show is very Agatha Christie, very "Knives Out."
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025
So the Long Knives tried to find cover from the enemy guns and arrows.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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