knives

Example Sentences

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Selling such knives to under-18s is against the law.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I bought a knife roll that was more expensive than any of the knives inside it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

According to prosecutors, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and three knives as he charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They had to use regular weapons, like Håkon’s rusty sword and their insignificant knives.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack