curly

Example Sentences

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Carlos showed up for Round One looking like Curly Howard–though the cut has grown out and improved over the two week tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2025

Garden Grove Pacifica 20, Tustin 0: Curly Sandoval had three hits and two RBIs in the five-inning game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

The six Super Bowl wins tie Belichick with pre-merger mentors Halas and Curly Lambeau for the most NFL championships.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Max Hightower, a 17-year-old senior at Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas, landed the lead role of Curly in the play last month, his father, Phillip Hightower, told local CBS affiliate KXII.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

As soon as the doorknob began to jiggle, Curly went into action.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen