knives

Example Sentences

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The court was told that officers discovered two small knives with red-and-white handles in his pockets.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mahmood said this would include examining how agencies worked together, laws around knives and weapons and the influence of the internet and social media.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In 2023, police performed a wellness check after she danced on camera with two large knives, which she said were fake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Volkswagen built their success on the backs of the dealer network, and now they’re putting knives in the backs of the same dealers that helped them grow in this country since the 1950s,” Ippolito said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

But even two knives wouldn’t help him cut through logs.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen