paper clip

Example Sentences

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Channeling the fictional 1980s secret agent MacGyver, he unwound the paper clip and stuck it in his TV’s coaxial port to get a signal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

After a few weeks, Webb had read it and stuck a paper clip — about 500 in all — over every passage that might offend the higher-ups.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

For example, when you bend a paper clip which is made of aluminum, the movement of dislocations inside the paper clip accommodates the shape change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

“And who doesn’t take notes on a checkbook or use a paper clip to hold his glasses together?”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

With a frustrated groan, Bongo let the paper clip fall to the ground.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate