burly
Example Sentences
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Brunson, a burly scorer who does much of his work inside the 3-point arc, used the newfound space to pour in 35 points Monday night.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"We need the Americans' support," said Fritz, a burly, bearded man with the flag of Alberta -- western Canada's oil-rich province -- draped around his shoulders.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
A burly bearded man in a blue tunic moved swiftly through grassy stubble on a windswept road in rural Damascus, collecting bones with his bare hands.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
“I’m in my 18th year at Chili’s,” Paquette, a burly, genial guy, told me.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
The burly man whose likeness stared down at her would never be mistaken for Quinzy, at least at first glance.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The Tale of Despereaux
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