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

He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Two 10-year-old girls, enjoying a summer's day, who see a big hairy dog covered in soap.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The United Strand: One fan’s hairy battle for a ManU win.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Though it was badly damaged, we could make out the big hairy tarantula on the cover.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling