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scissors

[siz-erz] / ˈsɪz ərz /
NOUN
cutting instrument
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Footage captured on her phone shows the family laughing at home in Abertridwr, near Caerphilly, as her daughter got creative with the scissors.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

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

Recent photos show that the Alca-do is getting to be soccer midfielder long, but there is always the hazard of an Alcaraz sibling showing up at the last minute with scissors and bad ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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

“I remember Richard,” Clara said, the hand holding the scissors shaking.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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