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shave

[sheyv] / ʃeɪv /


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The 27-year-old's own voluminous locks will remain intact, having pledged to shave his head if Panama won the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“Anybody here have to shave their ears? Nothing to be ashamed of, sir.”

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

For Zuckerberg, this would save him around $12.5 million in tax, while San Francisco resident Altman would shave around $6.25 million off his bill.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Suppose a man goes into the bathroom to shave.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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