scissors

Example Sentences

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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

Now he will have to hope United embark on another winning streak before he can get the scissors out.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“The cost scissors between rising compliance cost and constrained revenue growth will persist,” the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

"Scans finally showed the scissors were inside her," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

“In for a kopek, in for a ruble,” she told herself as she sliced away at it with a pair of scissors.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood