beard

Example Sentences

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"But no, the war is still ongoing," said the strong-armed baker, sporting a short bristle of beard.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

On this recent afternoon, at least, he looks healthy and alert under a black ski cap, his eyes bright and his beard neatly trimmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He is tatted, burly, and often dressed in black, with just enough gray in his beard to scan as learned.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2026

All that is missing is the later, transformational beard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

His russet beard was a bird’s nest tangle; one cheek was pulled downwards by an ugly scar, and whatever had bitten him had taken off one ear.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver