shave
verb (used without object)
to remove a growth of beard with a razor.
had shaved
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past perfectof shave.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At one point, he lifted his shirt to show off a body-hair innovation: He had shaved and sculpted the hair on his chest and abdomen so that it looked like a large fur necktie.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
Smith took umbrage with Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her hair, which she had shaved due to her struggle with alopecia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
He and Hassan had been moved from the standard privileges regime to basic because they had shaved their heads, changing their appearance without permission.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2022
Failed acquisitions, lackluster management and customers’ preference for downloading new games rather than buying them in stores had shaved nearly 70% from the share price.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2021
He had shaved off the beard he had grown during their journey, and it made him look younger and more vulnerable.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
