scissors
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A game of rock, paper, scissors was used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place during next year's unique two-day London Marathon.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
When she took up the oversized, bedazzled pair of scissors to cut the ribbon, two sturdy men made sure they had a firm hold on her.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Recent photos show that the Alca-do is getting to be soccer midfielder long, but there is always the hazard of an Alcaraz sibling showing up at the last minute with scissors and bad ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Handheld multitools are a great item to keep on hand, with many options featuring various knives, bottle openers, screwdrivers, and even scissors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
I was shaking, and when I looked down, the scissors gleamed in my fist against the moss-green felt of my handbag.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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