ruff
Example Sentences
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It can be ruff for some postal workers — especially when they’re dealing with dogs in California.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Soften the edges of the planting with a ruff of Japanese forest grass.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
Its enormous fur collar framed her face like some kind of modern-day ruff and gave her presence heightened significance.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
Accompanying adults, though, are in for a ruff time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
But today the boy lifted his pet and buried his face in the fox’s white ruff, pressing hard.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
