knives

Example Sentences

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Former gang member Kevin Martin, who now works with a youth organisation in Glasgow, said those carrying knives were doing so "out of fear and peer pressure".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

Investigators found a loaded, 10-round magazine, two knives, a laptop, hard drive, Metro receipt and a filtered mask inside Allen’s hotel room, people familiar with the probe said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

I picture myself sitting in class, all the kids from cooking club glaring knives at me.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan