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manicure

[man-i-kyoor] / ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər /
VERB
trim
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"It sounded like the service would be catering to the ultra-rich woman who's just got a manicure and doesn't want her nails spoiled," said labour rights activist and sociologist Akriti Bhatia.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Our final, clear polish could be put over any manicure or even bare nails, which could help people with calluses on their fingertips, too. So, it has both a cosmetic and lifestyle benefit," explains Desai.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Nail salons losing access to cheap disposable manicure tools should do it.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

Follow that with a manicure using colors from the OPI collection just like the one our heroines get when they reach the Emerald City.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024

“One manicure, coming up,” he announced, and would not be deterred even when she pointed out that he had forgotten to bring cotton balls.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen



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