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razor

[rey-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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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

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

Once a symbol of cooperation, the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two snow-covered banks has been reinforced with rows of razor wire and anti-tank obstacles.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The razor wire is part of the approach.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Enrique didn’t exactly get a mountain of stuff either, unless a four-pack of deodorant and a new Gillette razor along with a bunch of replacement blades counted.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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