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razor

[rey-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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During the brief return, Jose Luis watered the plants and grabbed his electric razor.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Early in the race, margins between Hilton and Bianco were razor thin and it looked like both might advance.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

“It’s sort of a neon razor blade story of the American dream — we didn’t fit in anywhere, so we made a place for ourselves where we did fit in,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

In his tactical assessment and his mood-setting, Tuipulotu was razor sharp.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

As recalled by one of his contemporaries, Isbel was “content with the reflected greatness which shone on the blade of his razor and now settled on him.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

Procter & Gamble declined 1.4% after the owner of brands such as Gilette razors and Crest toothpaste posted softer-than-expected revenue for its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Sales on things that can wait, such as haircuts, pricier razors and fast-casual lunches, are slipping.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Using a tactic once reserved for a few pricey, high-demand items — cold medication, electronics, baby formula and razors to name a few — big chains now routinely lock up almost every type of merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2024

The corporation also filed for trademark protection in more than 20 product categories, including milk, coffee, soup, pasta, and water, as well as household products such as razors and cleaners.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2024

Extra clothes, books, scientific instruments and specimens, chess sets, flags, lanterns, tools, sewing kits, lucky talismans, razors, barometers, combs, scissors, playing cards, dishes, silverware, photographs—each man added to the heap.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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