scissors
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The company that began in Switzerland with a pair of scissors and some garden hose is now conquering America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
He preened, grabbed his oversized scissors and opened his mouth to boast, but no one could hear a single word over the deafening roar of Marine One’s idling engines.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
Handheld multitools are a great item to keep on hand, with many options featuring various knives, bottle openers, screwdrivers, and even scissors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Met said it was believed to have been a mental health-related incident and that a pair of scissors had been recovered at the scene.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
On each desk are scissors and orange, yellow, red paper.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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