stubble

Example Sentences

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Years of efforts to tackle the problem, including work-from-home policies and rules on crop stubble burning, have done little to alleviate the issue.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

There isn't a single cause behind the problem, but a mix of factors like low wind speeds, industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, dropping temperatures and the seasonal burning of crop stubble in neighbouring states.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Silver pearls glisten on the men’s foreheads and their eyes are sunken deep in their pale faces, framed in a stubble of beard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

His stubble had grown into a wispy beard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

His tan face was boyish, and there was no sign of stubble on his chin.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu