dreadlocks

Example Sentences

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He presented prison guards with a copy of a 2017 court ruling stating that Rastafarians should be allowed to keep their dreadlocks in line with their religious beliefs.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

After two decades, his dreadlocks went nearly to his knees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

This season, as one of Arisu’s clients, Kuina is practically glowing with joy and contentment in a chunky sweater and jeans, but still with her signature dreadlocks.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

He did the same in July, right before showing up at Ortega’s house, claiming he saw the man with dreadlocks break in.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

But today when I ask Mom for a box to put my dreadlocks in, she tells me to take one of her Sunday hat boxes from the top shelf of her closet.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander