scissors

Example Sentences

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In the dugout dressed in his uniform, Miguel Gonzalez has his scissors out giving a free haircut to a teammate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

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

Milner played along with the 'boring' tag and during lockdown posted a video of himself cutting his lawn with scissors.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Before I could stop her, Rose took scissors to her curls.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline