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scissors

[siz-erz] / ˈsɪz ərz /
NOUN
cutting instrument
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However, when too much EXO1 is present, those scissors begin cutting DNA structures that should remain intact.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

In the dugout dressed in his uniform, Miguel Gonzalez has his scissors out giving a free haircut to a teammate.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 29, 2026

Peake said when he was in space batteries, pencils, pens and a pair of scissors all floated past during spacewalks.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

The spaghetti is then cut with a pair of scissors, making it seem as though the patron is wearing a wig made out of pasta.

From Salon Feb. 14, 2026

If I’d had a pair of scissors, I’d have cut it all off.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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