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Kaanapali Coast, of course, is an ode to Hawaii, opening with juicy peach nectar and lemon peel before settling into a creamy heart of coconut shavings, milk, and warm spice.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 The theory is, during the engine manufacturing process, metal shavings could cause potential wear or problems later.—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026 While optional, a garnish of thin dark chocolate shavings pairs surprisingly well with the subtly sweet, silky smooth cocktail.—Le Bernardin, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026 Even point shaving can increase viewership.—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving