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Instead of raising prices, the company is rolling out promotions and lowering prices on items such as pine shavings and premium pet-food, said Chief Financial Officer Kurt Barton.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

They also reportedly have dispensers for chaff -- metal shavings that distract radar-guided missiles -- and flares that blind heat-seeking missiles.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

An audit by the FAA also confirmed that metal shavings were present beneath the floors of a number of aircraft.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025

After the operation is complete, his team carefully collects the leftover shavings — even those could be valuable to profiteers eager to sell rhino horn on the black market.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2025

Kelly, George’s best friend, wore her hair in braids and smelled like oranges and pencil shavings.

From "George" by Alex Gino


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