sheath
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Digwa, who is Sikh, was carrying a knife in a sheath on his belt which Nowak then began filming on his phone, the judge said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The judge also said Digwa was carrying a second, larger dagger in a sheath - which is also a part of his tradition as a member of the Nihang order of Sikhs.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Calvin Klein, where Bessette worked before marrying JFK Jr., has a “90s Edit” on its website showcasing sheath dresses, white button-down shirts and other minimalist looks from the era.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The road ahead, once hidden in a sheath of forest, is now a scar carved into the side of a landscape of exposed soil and the standing carcasses of tens of thousands of blackened trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025
Then Pippin received back his sword and put it in its sheath.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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