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clean-shaven

[kleen-shey-vuhn] / ˈklinˈʃeɪ vən /


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Washbourne, 40, is described as white, male, about 5ft 6ins, slim, with brown hair and clean shaven.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

This included FFP3 facemasks which require users to be clean shaven.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

His once flowing hair has been shaved down on the sides and trimmed on the top while his face is largely clean shaven.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

Asked if his wife, Clare, likes him clean shaven or with facial hair, he answered: “She definitely has a preference, and it’s not this one.”

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2022

He was fresh looking and clean shaven, neat in his serge suit with its exaggerated shoulders.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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