knifing

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Van Lith, whose first basket came on a knifing drive for a layup with 1:43 left in the second quarter, had two jumpers blocked by Beal and three turnovers in the first half.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022

The Hawks stutter-stepped and jabbed their way to the free throw line with deft ease, knifing the hosts from beyond the arc when they weren’t dancing inside the key.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

Bolsonaro, 66, has been in the Sao Paulo hospital since Wednesday for treatment relating to an obstructed intestine following the 2018 knifing.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2021

He pounded the ball into the court with his right hand and pulled it above his head, knifing between two defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2021

“Don’t turn the light on—” she said hastily, fearing the harsh, knifing blast of fluorescence.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols