shears

Example Sentences

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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 found the most beautiful, and still-sharp, Japanese sewing shears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Appearing with a shaved head, Alcaraz said his brother had a mishap with the shears when giving him a trim, leaving him no choice but to opt for a buzz-cut.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

As our planet’s atmosphere warms, wind shears — variations in wind direction or speed — within jet streams are increasing and therefore strengthening clear-air turbulence.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

The elder of the two silent sisters took up the shears.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin