hairy

Example Sentences

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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

Giménez's restoration went viral and earned the nickname "Monkey Christ", because of Christ's head resembling a hairy monkey.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

In London, meanwhile, scientists are trying to save German hairy snails.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

I was still hairy by everyone else's standards.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi