fair-haired

Example Sentences

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The baffling disappearance of a fair-haired, little boy from a remote Australian farm has been declared a major crime, with detectives pointing the finger at a suspect in his home.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Former Det Ch Insp Driscoll told the BBC that the evidence showed that White had to be considered as the fair-haired attacker described by witnesses.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

“I had the world by the tail,” he writes in his new memoir, “The Answer Is…” “I was the talented newcomer in broadcasting. I was the bright, fair-haired boy.”

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2020

Stempel and Van Doren were an obvious contrast: The fair-haired and handsome Van Doren, and the relatively plain Stempel, a stocky, dark-haired man with glasses and a flat, nasally accent.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2020

“Though I would sooner she was with us,” confessed Ser Justin Massey, the fair-haired knight who commanded the baggage train.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin