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Recent Examples of superglue
Inside museums, the use of superglue slows the removal of activists by security – and gives them time to voice their protests to museum-goers recording them with smartphones.
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George Petras, USA Today, 30 Nov. 2022
The women used superglue to attach themselves to poles holding up the skeleton of a large four-legged dinosaur that lived tens of millions of years ago.
—Fortune, 31 Oct. 2022
There is no dignified way to squeeze a tiny bottle of superglue.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2022
On display: algae inks, crustacean superglue, yarn derived from squid DNA.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022
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George Petras, USA Today, 30 Nov. 2022
The women used superglue to attach themselves to poles holding up the skeleton of a large four-legged dinosaur that lived tens of millions of years ago.
—Fortune, 31 Oct. 2022
There is no dignified way to squeeze a tiny bottle of superglue.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2022
On display: algae inks, crustacean superglue, yarn derived from squid DNA.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022
See all Example Sentences for superglue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superglue
Noun
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The monthlong process for making a single piece involves 45 steps (with no glue), each of which is painstakingly done by hand.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But, a lot like his college coach, Bednarik has the qualities that Lamoriello and his amateur staff look for in a future NHL glue guy.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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During fermentation, natural enzymes and microorganisms break down the sugars and proteins in the mucilage, modifying the beans’ acidity, sweetness, and overall flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The digestive process strips the mucilage from the beans and induces fermentation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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These substances are found in polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, food and drink containers, water bottles, thermal paper (e.g. receipts), and the linings of metal cans.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Casanova got degrees in mechanical engineering from Case Western, worked for lubricant and adhesives companies and, at age 25, went to Shell Oil.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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An occasional one among us males will pitch in to place the silverware or perhaps fill the water glasses.—
Mike Masterson,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Use a water glass or other container that’s a little smaller than the bulb to allow the roots to dangle in the water without the bulb falling inside and getting stuck.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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Used mixing bowls and a container of chicken base paste were stored on top of clean plates used to serve customers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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To avoid censorship, the poets published it using a mimeograph machine and wallpaper paste.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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