zipper
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Watch to see how the Japanese company built the world’s biggest zipper business and the challenges it faces ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The night before his first fitting, while fixing up the zipper, Vazquez tore a large hole in the shirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
As the tectonic plates shifted, the crust in this region was pulled apart and fractured, opening progressively from east to west, much like a zipper being undone.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2026
Throw it in a little plastic zipper baggie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
He reached for the zipper as Rashid charged forward and yelled, “Give it back!”
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
She steers brides who are taking GLP-1s toward more forgiving silhouettes, for instance suggesting dresses with adjustable lace-up backs instead of zippers, and prefers cuts that flare at the waist to help mask weight fluctuations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Earlier research has shown that lead can appear in metal components of children's clothing, such as zippers, buttons and snaps, sometimes leading to recalls.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
For instance, artwork in a home’s entryway can be exposed to umbrellas, raincoats and zippers, while art displayed in bathrooms can experience damaging levels of humidity.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
On the way home Mom has the brilliant idea that what I need are some of those warm-up pants with zippers that run all the way up the sides of the legs.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
