close shave
Example Sentences
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As fewer and fewer men opt for a close shave, the 25-year-old Kabul barber said he was already losing business.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Eco-conscious consumers are looking for plastic-free razors that deliver a safe, close shave.
From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023
The close shave appeared to refocus Ireland, who moved up the pitch and knocked on the door for 10 minutes before Jamison Gibson-Park's smart inside ball sent Van der Flier crashing across the line.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2022
In St. Louis, setting up the stage at the bottom of an amphitheater-like glen avoided that problem, but squeezing it into that spot was a worrisomely close shave.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2021
The stubble beneath her makeup despite her close shave.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
