knife

Example Sentences

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Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said he was armed with a knife.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The smugness, arrogance and hubris in this city is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 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

After being warned the suspect had a knife, Isaac followed him along Golders Green Road for about 100 yards, keeping a short distance behind.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

My father climbed down from the ridge and gathered up his things—his knife and his harpoon with the long rope fastened to it.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell