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Free sign upThe phrase "a knife was found" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as reporting a discovery or incident, often in news articles or police reports.
Example: "During the investigation, a knife was found near the crime scene, raising concerns about the potential involvement of a weapon."
Alternatives: "a knife was discovered" or "a knife was located."
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A knife was found in his pocket.
A knife was found nearby.
A knife was found under his body.
A knife was found at the scene.
Also unknown was whether a knife was found.
A knife was found on him but he did not attempt to use it.
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The headless body of Mr Cornara and a knife were found in the back of the truck.
The murder weapons, a claw hammer and a knife, were found near his body, the trial was told.
The body of a woman who was stabbed with a kitchen knife was found by a pedestrian in Central Park yesterday afternoon, the police said.
Mr. Reid was unarmed, but a folding knife was found in a jacket near his body.
A pocket knife was found near his body, with a dried substance resembling blood.
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