grooming
Example Sentences
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They have a thick double coat, which requires regular grooming.
From BBC
At best, participants in these spectacles fielded snarky jibes about outdated fashion and unsightly grooming; at worst, they were vulnerable to manipulation and torment from the experts tasked with overseeing their transformations.
From Salon
The government's review of taxi licensing in England follows Baroness Casey's report on grooming gangs, which identified taxis being used by offenders across the country and recommended tougher rules.
From BBC
Hall accused the mayor of "cherry-picking figures" and raised concerns about rising violence against women and girls, as well as grooming gangs she has said are operating in London.
From BBC
Teeth squeals, hunching back on his haunches and grooming his paws.
From Literature
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