scissors
Example Sentences
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When she took up the oversized, bedazzled pair of scissors to cut the ribbon, two sturdy men made sure they had a firm hold on her.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Recent photos show that the Alca-do is getting to be soccer midfielder long, but there is always the hazard of an Alcaraz sibling showing up at the last minute with scissors and bad ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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
She remained in custody Wednesday afternoon, it said, noting officers had seized a pair of scissors at the scene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tim leads me out into the backyard, which kind of looks like a golf course where somebody trimmed every blade of grass with scissors.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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