scissors
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Lisa bought a second-hand jacket online, but snipped the fabric with the scissors when she was opening the package.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
According to company lore, a retired Swiss triathlete and Ironman champion named Olivier Bernhard couldn’t find a running shoe that met his needs, so he made one himself with a garden hose, scissors and glue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
He preened, grabbed his oversized scissors and opened his mouth to boast, but no one could hear a single word over the deafening roar of Marine One’s idling engines.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 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
Now it was Mrs. Caruthers who held the scissors, standing by the side of the bed.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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