shave

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But if Iran succeeds in blocking the strait for months, and oil stays above $100, Citigroup’s Nathan Sheets thinks it could shave 0.9 percentage points off his expectations for 2.9% global GDP growth this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Insider info: Because Stone had to shave her head for the role, she demanded that Lanthimos shave his as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

She said he had a naturally hairy upper body - and in the summer months would shave his chest, using clippers and a wet razor.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

We estimate that a 10% increase in oil prices would shave about 0.1% off real GDP growth in the year ahead.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He has a very black beard so that he has to shave twice daily, and he owns one of these electric razors.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers