dreads

Example Sentences

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In his interview, Holland also mentioned he dreads a read-through for his roles and tries his best to prepare for it.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She dreads the day a doctor may offer her the option: an indication that the state is resigned to give up on people like her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Ferrara admits she could also just drive to the Nevada city, but she dreads the prospect of a four-hour-plus ride.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

A set of headphones covers his ears; its wires fall alongside his dreads.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

I slink back into Room 22 and return to watching the guy with the dreads.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini