shear

Example Sentences

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As of Monday, the closure had sheared 16 million barrels from daily oil supplies, according to JPMorgan Chase analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, such a state is expected to show a strong response to shear strain.

From Science Daily

The shearing season for Scotland's 6.5m sheep lasts about three months from May until August.

From BBC

I slipped on waterproof shoes, grabbed a pair of shears and, still in my pajamas, tiptoed down the grand staircase of the château and out onto the dewy grass of the garden.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s commonly near the center of the office floor, far from windows and close to permanent shear walls that limit sound intrusion.

From Los Angeles Times