shear

Example Sentences

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They developed a method to introduce three different types of shear strain to extremely thin crystals of the material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

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 • Feb. 27, 2026

“You can shear a sheep for life, but you can only slaughter it once” goes an old saying that sportsbooks seem to have heeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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