unshorn
Example Sentences
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The National Sheep Association has been lobbying the UK government to reverse its decision which, it says, could leave up to 1.5m sheep unshorn.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The department offers exemptions for officers with beards from certain faith groups, such as Sikhs, whose religion expects devout members to maintain unshorn hair and beards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
The “articles of faith” that Sikhs wear include: kesh, or unshorn hair; kanga, a small comb; a steel bracelet called a kara; the kirpan, which resembles a small knife; and underwear known as kachera.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
It also did not explain why unshorn hair, kept in compliance with Marine Corps policy, is incompatible with being a Marine after boot camp.
From New York Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
He found the criers with clarion voices and told them to muster the unshorn Akhaians in full assembly.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
