sandpaper

Example Sentences

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Even though the sponge feels soft, its internal structure acts like extremely fine sandpaper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Born Tyrone Griffin Jr., Ty Dolla Sign is known for his gruff sandpaper vocals and memorable hooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“Hard Truths” is sublime and soft in the way that a rough surface is smoothed to the touch by sandpaper.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

You’ll want clamps of various sizes to hold pieces together while drilling or assembling, along with sandpaper in a range of grits.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

The skin on his lower face had regrown, but it was thin and waxy, as if someone had taken sandpaper and rubbed it to the point of transparency.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover