brier

Example Sentences

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The M.C. gig became a brier patch for celebrities rather than a feather in their caps.

From New York Times

Camellia, sweet brier and pine trees surrounded its deserted sandy playground.

From New York Times

Another forces entrants to trudge for nearly three days and nights through the mud and brier of Tennessee mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts said they thrive on poison ivy, poison oak, Kudzu, blackberries, nasty vines, and briers; and cost-savings are expected to result from using the goats instead of city staff.

From Washington Times

Our favorite writers can lead us into ideological brier patches and ethical thickets.

From New York Times