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Recent Examples of sandpaper
Keep in Mind The upkeep may seem a bit tedious at times with handwashing and applying mineral oil and sandpapering the surface.
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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
Both Lowe's and HGTV recommend a scoring tool or sandpaper to perforate the paper slightly so the water solution has easier access to the adhesive.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
Unlike Billie or Lana or Ariana, all of whom are sandpapering their aesthetics down to the micron, Lizzo is full of surprise, and hopefully will remain that way.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2020
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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
Both Lowe's and HGTV recommend a scoring tool or sandpaper to perforate the paper slightly so the water solution has easier access to the adhesive.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
Unlike Billie or Lana or Ariana, all of whom are sandpapering their aesthetics down to the micron, Lizzo is full of surprise, and hopefully will remain that way.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpaper
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Lively filed the legal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department as a precursor to a lawsuit.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The superstar’s family, band and team members and are based in Music City, not to mention her multiple LLCs are filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The surgeon shaved down part of the bone to make space for the nerve.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
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The central bank had surprised the markets by shaving the major short and long term lending rates in July.Sonia Heng,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Add egg, vanilla and peppermint extract; beat on medium-high speed until light and pale in color, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. 4.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Despite receiving multiple reports this spring about a family with an absent mother and gnawing hunger, DCFS never opened a case, The Times’ Rebecca Ellis reports.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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For example, a baby teether can help soothe a fussy baby and still be fun for little ones to gnaw on.Maya Polton, Parents, 20 July 2024
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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 public is invited to further try their hand at glass cutting, glass fusing, glass engraving, and sandblasting via instructional courses offered throughout the year, some as long as a week.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Pedri then opened the scoring before Fermin Lopez missed a chance early in the second half to make it 2-0, scuffing his shot as Oblak saved.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Every detail of this record has been labored over, polished, and scuffed up, yet the greasy light of mortal emotion shines through.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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From a temple in Datong, China, that appears to defy gravity to a hand-hewn stone church in Ethiopia, AD has scoured the globe for the 24 most inspiring, extraordinary houses of worship built into the natural world.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Three nations scoured the deep waters in 2017 during a $150 million effort supported by Australia, China and Malaysia to find the Boeing 777 that went missing midflight in March 2014.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Sandpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpaper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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