shaving
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The objects, which sold for a total of £59,761, vary from a Victorian travelling shaving brush by pioneering silversmith Frances Douglas to an Imperial Russian tankard and an Edwardian jewellery box.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
James has heard from men who asked for raises at work or left toxic relationships after shaving their heads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Kluska believes uniQure has a clear shot at launching the drug by late 2027, shaving years off Cantor’s original 2030 timeline.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
I handed him things, and I sharpened his pencils, which he kept in a shaving mug.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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
The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2025
A dank, earthy odor hung in the air, as if mounds of fresh pencil shavings had been scattered over a newly excavated farm plot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
The soap has also caught the attention of Michelin star chefs in London where they have been adding shavings to the food.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
You always knew the menagerie was nearby because the smell turned from swampy to wood shavings, wet fur, and assorted musty scents.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
