stubbly

Example Sentences

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He had a buzz cut and brown eyes, a stubbly beard and a wrestler’s build.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

He watched the man’s stubbly, oversized face peer at his phone.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2022

A Sheriff’s Department photo taken with a crew member showed Null dirty and with a stubbly beard but smiling broadly.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2021

He does it all with good will, self-sacrifice and a warm, stubbly smile.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2018

Bob’s stubbly face smelled of cleaning supplies—fresh lemony furniture polish and Murphy Oil wood soap.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan