knife

Example Sentences

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Officers recovered what is believed to be a kitchen knife at the scene, Henderson confirmed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Gray said conversations with police on tackling knife crime were ongoing, but added the Scottish government was committed to taking a "preventative" approach.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The killing of Nowak has reignited the debate about knife laws in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Commenting on the blade used in the killing, which has sparked a debate on knife laws, he said: "To use the kirpan as a weapon to attack people - that's not the Sikh philosophy."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead of wasting any more time, Jack took out the witch’s knife and used it to slice through the lock, which it cut through as easily as it had the trees in the Black Forest.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley