ponytail
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With her long hair tied back in a ponytail, a white top, beige jacket and wide-legged jeans, she stands out in an industry dominated by men in suits.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
French-English artist Lydia Corbett sat for Pablo Picasso in 1954 and was the subject of about 60 works, turning her hair style—a high ponytail and bangs—into a sensation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a short while, Jones had gained enough confidence in whipping his mannequin’s hair into a ponytail that he vowed to try with his daughter soon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
She had a long ponytail, which was perfect for pulling, especially if she flipped it around right in front of your face.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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Dressed in blush-pink suits, with floor-length ponytails, the band are mobbed by fans when they arrive in the Eurovision press centre.
From BBC ● May 11, 2023
Stadiums filled with families dressed in school colors and little girls wearing ponytails finished with giant bows.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Last year, the Army and the Air Force released new rules that allow more flexibility for service members who wear locs, twists, braids and ponytails.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2022
There are plenty of headbands and sideways ponytails held up by Scrunchies.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022
Mrs. Das untangled Tina’s hair with her brush and divided it into two little ponytails.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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