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haircut

[hair-kuht] / ˈhɛərˌkʌt /


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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

Before the Supreme Court’s decision, selling refund rights often meant taking a massive haircut.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

I’m wearing wide-legged pants, Doc Martens, platform, new haircut, facial.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

When he was imprisoned in 2020, he was concerned that he might be forced to get a haircut.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

“Number two, get a good haircut and start wearing your hair down!”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Prices for, say, haircuts or hotels can diverge significantly because they can’t be shipped to another location.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Excitement in the town was amplified by Smith's barber offering free haircuts, while roads and even a fish and chip shop were temporarily named after him.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

Barbershop seats were taken by soldiers getting haircuts and beard trims.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The home-rental company introduced bookable local activities back in 2016 and last summer added on-demand personal services such as haircuts and massages, while also launching its own ride-hailing option.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

The haircuts drove home to everyone that they were in the military, not on a Komsomol-club-sponsored winter camping adventure.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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