shaving
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Shaving facial hair dates as far back as the Sumerians and Egyptians, who used razors made of copper or bronze.
From National Geographic • Nov. 7, 2023
When he appears with a face full of shaving foam and is asked by Joey: "Hey. Shaving?" he replies: "No, rabies."
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023
Shaving pounds from a vehicle can be done by switching to lighter materials and improving battery-pack energy density, but those solutions can be costly and slow.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Shaving off some space allowed enough room to include a four-seat sitting area overlooking the canal and bordered by the fireplace/TV combo.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022
Shaving a beard wouldn’t change how people thought of him.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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