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The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025

But the inspectors discovered what appeared to be metal shavings on drugmaking equipment, and records that showed vials of medication that were “blackish” from contamination had been sent to the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

The soap has also caught the attention of Michelin star chefs in London where they have been adding shavings to the food.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

The smell of soupy, red meat mixing with the unmistakable perfume of Suavitel and Zote shavings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

One of the best things about Mr. Woodwell’s boat shed is the clean smell of wood shavings and varnish.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick