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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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He described the third as a similarly sized Black man with dreadlocks but said he could not remember the man’s clothing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

The judgment comes seven years after another High Court ruling recognised Rastafarianism as a protected religion in Kenya, finding that a school's decision to expel a student over her dreadlocks violated her constitutional rights.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Like many Rastafarians, Landor believes his faith requires him to wear his hair in long dreadlocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

In a statement to USA Today, Landor said his dreadlocks are "a part of me and part of who I am".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Zach has dark umber skin and enormous dreadlocks and a smile that’s almost too big for his face.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon


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