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scissors

[siz-erz] / ˈsɪz ərz /
NOUN
cutting instrument
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It was as if she had abstracted herself from scissors and spectators, projecting not so much courage as strength.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The company used 3D metal printing to revive its 1960s "nurseryman scissors", and now uses it to create a new product each year, largely based on vintage designs.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

However, when too much EXO1 is present, those scissors begin cutting DNA structures that should remain intact.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

There is some debate over what to call Bianco’s mustache, which he said he grooms himself with scissors.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

She kept her eyes on the scissors as she cut up a piece of blue ticking.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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