shave

Example Sentences

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Faced with the prospect of losing it through chemotherapy, she asked her brother to shave it off for her.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

At least once a week I wonder whether it would be simpler to go full Jada Pinkett Smith and just shave it off.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

For travelers, exploring flights to a city near their ultimate destination can sometimes shave hundreds of dollars from a trip’s cost.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Without looking at her, and although he hadn’t quite finished his second-time-over shave, he pulled the face towel down from his shoulders and wiped the remaining lather off his face.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger