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Origin of waxing
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at wax 1, -ing 1
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"It's sort of the anti-memoir," he laughs about the punningly titled Waxing On.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022
In fact, the opposite can even happen: Waxing, tweezing or threading can reduce hair growth, because some hair follicles get damaged by the removal process and stop producing hair, she said.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021
Cut down on your salon visits with the GiGi Mini Pro Waxing Kit.
From Fox News • Nov. 26, 2021
Waxing is not recommended as it can cause ingrown hairs.
From The Guardian • Dec. 8, 2019
Waxing louder and louder, the pealing of the music shook the rocks with its continuous reverberations.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
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