razor

Example Sentences

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She says she is adjusting to the sound of banging gates and jingling keys at Tai Lam Correctional Institution - a complex of concrete and razor wire that overlooks a thin strip of water.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Long ditches lined with coils of razor wire and concrete pyramids known as dragon’s teeth await Russia’s increasingly rare armored attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Once a symbol of cooperation, the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two snow-covered banks has been reinforced with rows of razor wire and anti-tank obstacles.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

In early January, the city of San Diego sued the federal government over razor wire placed on its land, saying it constitutes trespassing and disturbs sensitive habitat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

I was in the bathroom scraping a quick razor over my face when Judy Poovey came in and rushed over so fast I cut my cheek.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt