sheath

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Recent Examples of sheath Both victims’ blood was later found on the sheath, along with DNA from a single male that ultimately helped investigators pinpoint Kohberger as the only suspect. Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 According to a police affidavit, DNA evidence linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 June 2025 Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene. July 2, CBS News, 2 July 2025 He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times. Jan. 4, 2023 Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheath
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Noun
  • There were 22 shell casings from different guns found on the scene.
    Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
  • Although the focus was on practicality, Melissa made sure to incorporate details like trim and casings to foster a depth that was absent before.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for the wounds, Lansford said.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
  • The agents would also be banned from wearing most face coverings.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • About 70 structures have been destroyed in the blaze, the NPS said, including a visitor’s center, a gas station, an administrative building and employee housing, Grand Canyon park Superintendent Ed Keable told the Associated Press.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the lodge, visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative offices, and employee housing, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • At first blush, the jacket could even be said to fit the chesty six-foot-four (and three-quarters), 194-pound striker.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • In one snap, Kardashian could be seen wearing a camo hat, black tank top, black leggings and a camo jacket tied around her waist, putting an arm around her son Tatum.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.
    Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
  • The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • And the very thought of chucking a book into the garbage simply because of its unsightly cover, or lack thereof, is a cardinal sin.
    Peter Wortsman July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.
    Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The effectiveness of appointing people to open seats (in this case, left open deliberately by Burnett to pass onto his son) is undeniable.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Jara said his uncle arrived here legally in 2023 under a humanitarian parole program, and has a pending asylum case.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025

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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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