ruff

Example Sentences

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It can be ruff for some postal workers — especially when they’re dealing with dogs in California.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Soften the edges of the planting with a ruff of Japanese forest grass.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Its enormous fur collar framed her face like some kind of modern-day ruff and gave her presence heightened significance.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

Accompanying adults, though, are in for a ruff time.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021

“Sick leave and pensions?” he said, pushing his head back onto his shoulders and securing it once more with his ruff.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling