ruff
Example Sentences
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A striking tulle ruff neck adornment opened the show, paving the way for pieces like an A-line black mini dress that captured the essence of a ballerina silhouette.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
It can be ruff for some postal workers — especially when they’re dealing with dogs in California.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Accompanying adults, though, are in for a ruff time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
Renaissance ruff collars from Britain, sacred cows from India and fertility dolls from Ghana all feature.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2021
Her lizard dæmon acquired a ruff and raised it slowly around his neck.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
