shaving off
Example Sentences
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Crews made a temporary quick fix by shaving off the lifted section of the highway to reduce bumps felt by motorists.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
A record 34% of February home sellers reduced their listing prices, shaving off $41,000 on average, according to Redfin.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Manufactured housing would get easier and cheaper to build, shaving off thousands of dollars from the purchase price.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
In 2024, Lindell went “undercover” at the Democratic National Convention by shaving off his mustache and wearing sunglasses and a hat.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2025
He brought the shovel down the side of the hole, shaving off a slice of the dirt wall.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
