How to Use superglue in a Sentence
superglue
noun-
But the future of the new type of superglue is still taking shape.
— Randy Rieland, Smithsonian, 5 July 2017 -
Remove one tile at a time, add a small bead of superglue, and secure to the frame.
— Beth Eslinger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2021 -
A locksmith came by and said someone had put superglue in them.
— Law Enforcement, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2017 -
The poor guy looks like he's done his own hair blindfolded, with some green superglue and string as his only tools.
— SI.com, 10 July 2019 -
But there's one small tool whose WW2 heritage is lesser-known: superglue.
— David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2017 -
An operation may begin with a squirt of superglue in a shop’s keyhole, or a bottle of petrol left on a doorstep.
— The Economist, 14 June 2018 -
Chou also attempted to disable the locks within the church with superglue, Barnes said.
— Byjulia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 May 2022 -
Witnesses told Huang that Chou blocked off exits with superglue and iron chains before firing the first shots.
— Claire Wang, NBC News, 17 May 2022 -
The superglue has been Jackson, a dunk artist who has scored in double figures in 13 consecutive games.
— San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2022 -
And with a little bit of superglue, these copper bits can really add up to something priceless.
— Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 7 May 2020 -
A couple of days ago, the exterminator came again, put fresh baits in the basement, and even placed two traps—black plastic trays covered with a sort of superglue—under the kitchen sink.
— Lance Morrow, WSJ, 24 Feb. 2022 -
Of all the stories and rhymes shoved into my head over the span of a lifetime, this little poem about wishing on a star that my mom taught me has adhered like superglue into my brain.
— Allison Hope, CNN, 6 May 2021 -
Ammunition and Molotov cocktails were also found at the scene, and authorities said Chou tried to secure the doors of the church with chains, nails and superglue.
— Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, 19 May 2022 -
Volcanism is the epoxy superglue that holds our ideas about the solar system together.
— Robert M. Thorson, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022 -
Most superglues have low viscosity and won't fill gaps.
— Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017 -
Scientists then set to work trying to restore it, even using superglue to regrow coral.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2021 -
Ms. Brown pulled a pouch out of her bag and rummaged through her sunscreen, an eyeglass repair kit, superglue, some chargers, string, miniscissors and an insurance card.
— Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 27 May 2017 -
Authorities also said Chou secured the church doors with chains and attempted to disable the building’s locks with superglue before opening fire.
— Kalie Drago, Forbes, 16 May 2022 -
After capturing a handful of kissing bugs at each residence, the researchers affixed tiny transmitters to the insects’ backs with superglue.
— Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, 9 July 2018 -
To create their gripper, researchers stuck a needle into internal valves in the spiders’ hydraulic chamber, created a seal with superglue and attached a syringe to the other end.
— Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022 -
Use of superglue and a normal free-wheel was definitely not recommended.
— Charlie Sorrel, WIRED, 22 July 2009 -
The current gold standard in medical adhesives is none other than superglue.
— Kyle Frischkorn, Smithsonian, 27 July 2017 -
The social component of onboarding provides human connection—the superglue that creates cohesion in teams and in the workforce.
— William Arruda, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2021 -
Authorities also allege the suspect tried to disable locks with superglue.
— Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 -
But here’s an excerpt: Examiners can find prints using shortwave ultraviolet light, fluorescent dyes, and a ridiculous tool that vaporizes superglue.
— Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2018 -
But the future of the new type of superglue is still taking shape.
— Randy Rieland, Smithsonian, 5 July 2017 -
Remove one tile at a time, add a small bead of superglue, and secure to the frame.
— Beth Eslinger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2021 -
A locksmith came by and said someone had put superglue in them.
— Law Enforcement, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2017 -
The poor guy looks like he's done his own hair blindfolded, with some green superglue and string as his only tools.
— SI.com, 10 July 2019 -
But there's one small tool whose WW2 heritage is lesser-known: superglue.
— David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2017
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