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fair-haired boy





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A fair-haired boy is preparing to climb a tree branch, as his brother steadies it.

From BBC Dec. 28, 2025

So does Pence's fair-haired boy, Nick Ayers, which may be informing his decision to spend more time with his money.

From Salon Dec. 12, 2018

He has been, for many years, their fair-haired boy, and they’ve put a ton of money into him and worked very closely with him.

From Slate Mar. 31, 2017

"Tom Staggs is Wall Street's fair-haired boy," Martin said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2016

What he saw of the fair-haired boy with the creamy shell on his knees did not seem to satisfy him.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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