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Recent Examples of sandpaper
After its mining operations flopped, the company pivoted to sandpaper and then to a series of clever inventions aimed at improving everyday life.
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
Among them – 3M, a giant company that has manufactured everything from masking tape to sandpaper to a synthetic rubber used in space boots.
—Johanna Mayer, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2024
Keep in Mind The upkeep may seem a bit tedious at times with handwashing and applying mineral oil and sandpapering the surface.
—Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
Once the putty is completely dry, use a sanding block or sandpaper to create a flat and smooth surface.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 28 June 2023
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
Among them – 3M, a giant company that has manufactured everything from masking tape to sandpaper to a synthetic rubber used in space boots.
—Johanna Mayer, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2024
Keep in Mind The upkeep may seem a bit tedious at times with handwashing and applying mineral oil and sandpapering the surface.
—Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
Once the putty is completely dry, use a sanding block or sandpaper to create a flat and smooth surface.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 28 June 2023
See All Example Sentences for sandpaper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpaper
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The Reset members will go onto the April 1 consolidated election, but no other candidates have filed.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Complainant may request an administrative hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings by filing a Petition for Relief within 35 days of the date the determination was signed by the Executive Director.—
Matthew Klein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Her hair, which was shaved down to a buzz cut for her surgery, appeared to be much darker than her usual blonde.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Newcomers like closer Devin Williams, who has already shaved off his signature beard from his days with the Milwaukee Brewers, are among those who could start letting their facial hair grow out again.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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When the piece is over, my friend scrapes her bow down the strings, and Millie howls with laughter.—
Danilyn Rutherford,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The 1987/88 champ, scraping past Juventus to keep its hopes intact, has been a dominant force in the Netherlands lately, accruing 91 points to win the Eredivisie last campaign and only recently overtaken by a resurgent first-place Ajax this domestic season.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the ancient world and the new Hope’s the same for moth and monarch: hazy Instrument of flight armies gnaw and gnash, leaving the dead Uncovered like a girl ablaze A century ago, crying for help, coveting just a drop of water.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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If anything, the scene where Blake starts to gnaw his own arm off is the most relatable part of the movie.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2025
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The blue words were sandblasted by a headstone business, which then spray painted the letters.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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After that, these sheets are primed and sandblasted to get rid of dust and other impurities.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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The bookends are sturdy and weighty to prevent slipping, and feature padded bases that won’t scuff up furniture.—
Tim Chan,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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Consider, too, the ubiquity of vinyl plank flooring, popular for its resistance to scuffing, and vinyl siding, admired for its durability.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Despite prior searches being unsuccessful in locating the flight's remains, Ocean Infinity has launched a new search to scour the ocean floor off the western coast of Perth, Australia.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Two search teams were dispatched to scour the treacherous terrain, Paul said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Sandpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpaper. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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