scissors
Example Sentences
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When she took up the oversized, bedazzled pair of scissors to cut the ribbon, two sturdy men made sure they had a firm hold on her.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Handheld multitools are a great item to keep on hand, with many options featuring various knives, bottle openers, screwdrivers, and even scissors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
With a few snips of her scissors, a plain whiteboard rag transforms into three strips of cloth perfect for braiding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
She remained in custody Wednesday afternoon, it said, noting officers had seized a pair of scissors at the scene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Kimberly gets out the scissors and starts trimming my ends.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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