scissors

Example Sentences

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The other man was carrying a pair of scissors and £2,140 in cash.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The spaghetti is then cut with a pair of scissors, making it seem as though the patron is wearing a wig made out of pasta.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Now he will have to hope United embark on another winning streak before he can get the scissors out.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The opening finds her futzing over the neckline of her inauguration day blouse before telling the tailors to slice into the fabric with scissors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Tim leads me out into the backyard, which kind of looks like a golf course where somebody trimmed every blade of grass with scissors.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein