How to Use sandpaper in a Sentence

sandpaper

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  • Then, flip the sandpaper over and move it back and forth again.
    — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Scuff up the tiles first with 100-grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
    — Washington Post, 12 July 2021
  • One trick is to take sandpaper to the bottom of your shoes to rough them up for the snow or ice.
    — Joyann King, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Dec. 2019
  • Sand all the wood pieces with 150-grit sandpaper and ease all sharp corners on the legs and slats.
    — Ricard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 8 Feb. 2020
  • Castille says with a hint of sandpaper on the vocal cords.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Take some time to smooth the edges and all surfaces with some sandpaper.
    — John Kennedy, Popular Science, 12 Jan. 2020
  • Rub off dirt on eggs with fine sandpaper, a brush or a cloth.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2021
  • When most of the dark areas and cuts are gone, switch to 120-grit sandpaper, and finish the job.
    — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2021
  • After the compound dries, wrap the sandpaper around a piece of wood and sand smooth.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022
  • But the sandpaper trick picked out nanoscale particles of each of the three.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Five hours and 20 sheets of 60-grit sandpaper later, the base of the deck was sanded (thanks, Dad!).
    — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Some have bands of sandpaper that fit around the spinning part.
    — Lauren Corona, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Use sandpaper to scrape away any rough edges around the openings.
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 26 Sep. 2018
  • If the sandpaper gums up, give the epoxy more time to cure before sanding more.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Use a light sandpaper to knock off any fibers, then add a thin layer of paste wax to smooth the surface.
    — Mark Melonas, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2020
  • No one wants to sleep in sheets that feel like sandpaper or keep you up sweating all night.
    — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 28 June 2022
  • Wet sand the spot with 1000-grit sandpaper once the paint is completely dry.
    — Paul Wright, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2020
  • After the coating has set, it may be dressed down with a plane and sandpaper, just like wood.
    — Scientific American, 18 June 2020
  • Who wants to wrap themselves up in a rough fabric that's akin to sandpaper?
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2020
  • The Bruins could have used his sandpaper vs. the Flyers.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Then sand the surfaces with 220-grit sandpaper, by hand or with a sanding pole.
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
  • There’s even a square of sandpaper to help rough out the surface of the tube for better glue adherence.
    — Aaron H. Bible, Popular Mechanics, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Wet the sandpaper and the headlight, then sand the lens in straight, horizontal strokes.
    — Zachary Palmer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2018
  • If the decoupage has dried, wet a very fine grit sandpaper (400 will work) and lightly sand the uneven spots.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 July 2020
  • Lightly sand the wood inside the chest with a fine-grade sandpaper, which will release a fresh cedar smell.
    — Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Once the glue has dried, use an orbital sander outfitted with 120-grit sandpaper to smooth all the edges.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Your nose is ugly and your face is ugly and your skin is like sandpaper.
    — Sarah Miller, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Dirt and grime act almost like sandpaper to break down and fray carpet fibers.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Now, use the scissors to cut the sandpaper into narrow strips.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The soft fabric never feels like sandpaper, which is a must for those with sensitive skin.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024

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