haircut
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CD&R committed $400 million in fresh capital and took a haircut on the debt it acquired, but retained control despite the bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The bottom line: Even with a 22% haircut in 2032, Social Security will remain the 800-pound gorilla when it comes to retirement income security.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Chaplain Emma Roberts, 54, and the Labour chief, 56, share the same haircut, brows, thick-rimmed specs and smile," the paper reports, fashioning a game of "spot the difference".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Dressed in svelte black athleisure with a close-cropped haircut, the 28-year-old Lacy was less flamboyant than he’d looked in recent years, when he sported long braids and sunglasses that covered half his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“You could use a haircut, young man,” she said.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
Trinidad gives free haircuts to all of the students who have been with him since they were freshmen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
With their military haircuts, moustaches and navy t-shirts, they stood out against the usual Pattaya crowd in its flip-flops and beachwear.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
This lack of interaction means less chance for customers to show their gratitude in a country where tipping is widespread on everything from food delivery to haircuts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I’ve been giving out haircuts, and now it is giving back to the world,” said Arias, 32.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
The old man shook my hand and said I could get free haircuts at his shop.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
