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razor

[rey-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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During the brief return, Jose Luis watered the plants and grabbed his electric razor.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Early in the race, margins between Hilton and Bianco were razor thin and it looked like both might advance.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

“It’s sort of a neon razor blade story of the American dream — we didn’t fit in anywhere, so we made a place for ourselves where we did fit in,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Both are protected by miles of deep anti-tank ditches filled with razor wire and concrete anti-tank obstacles known as "dragon's teeth".

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

“Phooey,” he said, and resumed using his razor.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Procter & Gamble declined 1.4% after the owner of brands such as Gilette razors and Crest toothpaste posted softer-than-expected revenue for its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Sales on things that can wait, such as haircuts, pricier razors and fast-casual lunches, are slipping.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

At his new prison, inmates can buy their own razors and nail clippers from the canteen.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2025

The corporation also filed for trademark protection in more than 20 product categories, including milk, coffee, soup, pasta, and water, as well as household products such as razors and cleaners.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2024

The second time she came, Alice was stijl pondering over those wild women with their packets of lye, their honed razors, the keloids here, here and there.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison




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