stabbing

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, the UK's terror threat level was raised to severe following the stabbing.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The students are upset with M, her colleagues say, while stabbing her in the back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He was doing chin-ups during a workout when he experienced a new kind of stabbing pain in his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Aleix Febas fired the hosts ahead before Dean Huijsen levelled for the league leaders, with Bellingham stabbing home from close range after Alvaro Rodriguez blasted Elche back in front.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

“Get this one,” Ernie said, stabbing at a gross mound, still stinky.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds