sandpaper

Example Sentences

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Even though the sponge feels soft, its internal structure acts like extremely fine sandpaper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Born Tyrone Griffin Jr., Ty Dolla Sign is known for his gruff sandpaper vocals and memorable hooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“Hard Truths” is sublime and soft in the way that a rough surface is smoothed to the touch by sandpaper.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

The Brownstone Boys sometimes use a power sander, but to get into curves and crevices, Slocum said, it’s often easier to work by hand with ordinary sandpaper.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Normally, Ivy would’ve smiled and indulged Taryn’s gooey crush, but today it felt like sandpaper on a sunburn.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake