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razor

[ray-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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The interplay between them lacks the razor sharpness that should animate their scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But as troops in Gonzalez’s unit sprinted past razor wire to breach an enemy trench, he had a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Security at the bankrupt development was lax but oversight has since been improved, Petty said, with round-the-clock security guards, cameras, laser devices and tall metal walls topped with razor wire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

He put his razor under the tap and shook it.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

But while the different razors are often manufactured in the same factory, different technology, parts and production lines are used, according to Edgewell CEO Rod Little.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

Research has shown, however, that it can also spread through indirect contact such as shared toothbrushes and razors.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025

Procter & Gamble CFO Andre Schulten said Tuesday that the maker of products such as Pampers and Gillette razors is feeling the effects of a more cautious consumer on its sales this quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025

He was tall now, and he’d let his hair grow long once he was free of the monks and their dull razors.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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