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clippers

NOUN
scissors
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NOUN
shears
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But Polymarket works with lots of clippers to boost the chance that one of their videos will go viral.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

When they don’t disclose their identities or the paid nature of their work, clippers leave others to guess whether a band, politician or influencer is really as crowd-pleasing as they seem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

And you learned that thanks to the clippers.

From Slate May 6, 2026

She said he had a naturally hairy upper body - and in the summer months would shave his chest, using clippers and a wet razor.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

Ronnie takes out the clippers, gives me some points on the side, and evens up the back of my hairline.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake




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