shear
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To him it was a sin not to shear the sheep.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Its work, largely paid for with federal funds, has allowed for major improvements in the prediction of extreme weather events and a reduction in the number of air accidents caused by severe wind shear.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
This can drive powerful thunderstorms overhead which can in turn lead to increased vertical wind shear in the Caribbean and Atlantic - meaning strong winds high in the atmosphere can tear storms apart.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
The whole logging process—from feller-bunchers that cut and stack tree trunks to delimbers that shear off the branches—could be operated by one person on-site with remote help from others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
They would not castrate or shear animals unless the moon was right, and they would not gather crops or save next year’s seeds unless the moon dictated.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
Ash devils occur when heat from a fire causes hot air to rise and mix with the cool air from shifting winds, called wind shears.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
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 ● Mar. 4, 2026
That means buying fresh lobsters from your local market, boiling them and using kitchen shears to slice their shells from head to tail.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2024
"I get the sheep shears on it for a mullet," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
The shears are sticking out of the floor, gouging a hole in Mama’s maple.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
As of Monday, the closure had sheared 16 million barrels from daily oil supplies, according to JPMorgan Chase analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
And so the men counted to three and they pushed, and Plymouth Rock sheared in half.
From Slate ● Nov. 28, 2024
The paper also considers how a sheared flow, which occurs when adjacent particles move at different flow speeds, can impact the pedestal height and width.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024
Jovial and fit as ever, he had sheared the curly, gray locks that he grew out during the pandemic and looked at least a decade younger than his 71 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
The merchant was the proprietor of a dry goods shop, and he always demanded that the sheep be sheared in his presence, so that he would not be cheated.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
When the World Cup began 30 days ago, few believed Belgium - shorn of so many of the star names who featured in their previous campaigns on this stage - were among the potential winners.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sutton said the sheep "definitely felt better" after it was shorn last week.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Mr. Ehnes gave it fresh life in a reflective reading generally shorn of showy gestures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
Examining a song’s lyrics shorn of the music can highlight the themes that a songwriter such as Johnny Cash or John Darnielle returns to over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
His cowl was pushed back, revealing dark hair shorn close to the scalp and eyes that glittered like frozen tar.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
A backlight sufficient to be useful would disturb the laminar flow of air rushing across the rear decklid, increasing shearing turbulence and drag at the back of the car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Duncan believes the Home Office visa announcement is a "poor" decision which will likely have a serious negative impact on the UK shearing industry.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
"They've lost their livelihoods, they've lost their shearing sheds, livestock, just absolutely devastating," he told national broadcaster ABC.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
To that end, the dire wolf was bigger than the grey wolves that existed at the same time, with large, shearing teeth carrying an extremely strong bite force.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
When they were finished, Dad combed his hair back and announced that Mom had done a helluva fine shearing job.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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