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scissor

[siz-er] / ˈsɪz ər /


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"At the moment I'm looking to recruit trainee scissor manufacturers, as opposed to looking to put people out of work by investing in more technology," says White.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

I had just got off the scissor lift and then you said you were supposed to paint the wall, but got too busy.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2026

It was a revolutionary car, with scissor doors.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 19, 2025

A grounds crew member wheeled out a scissor lift after about 20 minutes, then waited for a beekeeper to arrive as fans in the sections behind home plate were cleared out for safety.

From Seattle Times Apr. 30, 2024

“He had apparently scored very low on tests involving art and scissor use,” said Burry.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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