braids

Example Sentences

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Elsie, after weeks of conversational lulls, started using the phone daily to coordinate French braids with soccer teammates and inquire about practice times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

At the national level, the Safer Beauty Bill Package, introduced in Congress last year, contains provisions that would direct the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the safety of synthetic braids and hair extensions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Once Chantel returns home and finishes Sydney’s braids, T.J. sends the chef off with a tight embrace and the ultimate compliment.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

Mama pulled Ophie toward her so she could triple-check the handiwork of the braids she’d painstakingly laid into Ophie’s crinkly, curly hair.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland