white-haired
Example Sentences
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Ms. Rosenwein quotes the Spartan poet Tyrtaeus, summarizing his opinion that “when a white-haired man falls to the enemy, he is a ‘shameful sight,’ whereas a young man dead on the battlefield is beautiful.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
When most people think of “Matlock,” they envision a burly, white-haired Andy Griffith as the titular character, a folksy but clever defense attorney with a Southern drawl who often sported a seersucker suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
The 17-year-old girl could be seen walking alongside Hamas militants to a waiting Red Cross Jeep with her small, white-haired dog named Bella.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
A retired woman who took up battle rap to help dispel the stereotype of "old, white-haired women" is the feature of a new documentary.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023
During break, I search for Rabiya and find her in the courtyard, eating a plate of biryani that a white-haired uncle is passing out.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
