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Recent Examples of sandblast
One of the most common of these treatments is sandblasting.
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New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Around a dozen neighbors protested the removal on Wednesday morning, watching city workers sandblast the centerline on the road as well as green, white and red paint from sidewalk curbs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Then, that power was sandblasted away as presumably Bungie didn’t like that much.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Around a dozen neighbors protested the removal on Wednesday morning, watching city workers sandblast the centerline on the road as well as green, white and red paint from sidewalk curbs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Then, that power was sandblasted away as presumably Bungie didn’t like that much.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandblast
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If using garden cucumbers, peel off the waxy skin and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds before slicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Brazil beat the Netherlands 3–2 in the quarterfinals and scraped past Sweden 1–0 in the semifinals thanks to a goal from forward Romário.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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In the old system, the administrator found an incident report from April 30, 2002, filed by an officer named Darrell Mayhew, who had found Djena by herself in the park near the Toures’ residence.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Osment filed for divorce on March 7, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Years of scouring the surface of a rugged landscape like Mars can take a toll on any vehicle – even one like NASA's Curiosity rover specifically designed for the harsh conditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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For an easy way to create Parmesan slices instead of grated cheese, simply use a potato peeler to shave thin strips directly from the wedge.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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One French director, Xavier Gens, told Reuters here that AI tools could have cut the visual effects budget of his Netflix hit Under Paris in half and shaved eight months off the schedule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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With wingers Kent Johnson and Conor Garland expected to hold top-six or top-nine jobs next season, having Marchment’s size (6-foot-5, 212 pounds) and sandpaper in the lineup becomes that much more important.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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How To Sharpen Scissors At Home From stones to sandpaper, there are a few ways to easily and quickly sharpen your scissors at home.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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The plot of Red Sheet, though, only grazes the surface of Ellroy’s unique historical perspective.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Headroom is fine for my 5-foot 8-inch frame, but anyone taller than six feet will be sitting with knees grazing their elbows.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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David Letterman and Stephen Colbert stood on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, wearing suits and clutching watermelons to their chests.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Bella wore a gold dress from Michael Kors's spring 2023 ready-to-wear collection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The shoes are scuffed up and spray-painted, presumably with a can of Krylon from a home improvement retailer.—
The Oklahoman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Sandblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandblast. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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