shaving off

Example Sentences

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Crews made a temporary quick fix by shaving off the lifted section of the highway to reduce bumps felt by motorists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

A record 34% of February home sellers reduced their listing prices, shaving off $41,000 on average, according to Redfin.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Manufactured housing would get easier and cheaper to build, shaving off thousands of dollars from the purchase price.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

In 2024, Lindell went “undercover” at the Democratic National Convention by shaving off his mustache and wearing sunglasses and a hat.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

For all I knew, he was shaving off my retirement years.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia