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knife

[nahyf] / naɪf /




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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

They said they recovered what they believe to be a kitchen knife at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Judge Mousley commented that it is a strict requirement of the Sikh faith to carry a knife, called a kirpan, at all times.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Digwa’s mother, meanwhile, took his knife and hid it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In his hand was the bread knife that Pater Lumley had used to make sandwiches.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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