knife

Example Sentences

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I like to mention there is no reason to catch a falling knife until a catalyst presents itself.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

While urban areas have long seen more instances of knife crime, some research suggests it has become more of a widespread issue over time.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Nevertheless, investors should watch Bitcoin through the long weekend with the Middle East situation on a knife edge and market-moving news all but inevitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Equipped with a prosthesis simulating a glass eye over his pupil,” we are told, Mr. Day-Lewis “practiced hitting it with the tip of his knife without batting an eyelid.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“According to Mr. Pinkerton,” she said softly, a smile painted on her lips as she realigned her fork and knife, “Mr. Drysdale is the one, yes.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan