The restaurant's head chef sent the new knives back to the supplier because the factory edge didn't meet his standards for precise filleting.

I bought a factory second toaster that works perfectly except for a small dent on the side.

We bought several factory seconds to test whether the minor defects affected performance.

The old textile mill was converted into loft apartments, but the exterior still showed the telltale signs of a daylight factory, with its concrete frame and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Reports exposed several troll factories operating out of suburban basements.

The investigative report exposed a secret troll factory that produced thousands of fake social media accounts.

The think factory convened experts from across disciplines to draft a comprehensive climate policy.

Our research lab and several partners have become think factories, churning out prototypes and white papers every month.

During the summer, the sausage factories worked overtime to meet the high demand for barbecues.

During the blackout, investigators discovered several shadow factories producing counterfeit electronics.