scissors

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There is some debate over what to call Bianco’s mustache, which he said he grooms himself with scissors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

On Friday he left his scissors, to open the centre, in his car.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

Around them were skeins of thread, scissors, and little fabric squares poked full of needles.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan