knife

Example Sentences

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“Kevin is extraordinary. He’s been like a Swiss army knife at Duquesne. He runs our private equity, he helps with economic forecasts. He handles the networking outside the firm.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

A man who intervened during a knife attack on a Jewish man in Golders Green has told the BBC how he was trying to save a life.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

But Standard Oil finally went under the knife in 1911, split into 34 separate companies that sometimes seem like they are bent on reunifying.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“Both officers expressed their fear of the imminent threat that they believe this victim posed to them, based on the knife and his prior actions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Nicole picked up a paring knife from the counter.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith