hairy

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As the Washington Post reported before the hearing, Mullin has never served in the military, but he has often told stories alluding to being in hairy situations “overseas” while on “special assignments.”

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

The only sorrow came when it was time to part ways with the hairy creature she had nurtured during the experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

In a typical scene, Miss Holland, played by Van der Velden with milkmaid braids and hairy armpits, chokes on the aerosol of a spray tan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

But there have been a few hairy moments over the years.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

His dented top hat did nothing to hide the deformed length of his skull, or his long, hairy ears.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda