scissors
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The company that began in Switzerland with a pair of scissors and some garden hose is now conquering America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
A game of rock, paper, scissors was used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place during next year's unique two-day London Marathon.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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
You can do that with scissors, but it’s a lot faster if you use those guillotine things schools have.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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