barber

Example Sentences

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My neighborhood barber, who quietly says “Bismillah,” meaning “in the name of God,” before putting the buzzer to my head, is keenly aware of this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Displaced barber Mohamed Abbas said he had been close to four strikes in southern Lebanon last week before fleeing to Raouche, hoping it would be safer.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Again and again, this routine of anxiety and worries,” said Ali, a barber in Tehran who like most of those interviewed did not give his last name for fear of harassment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

He added that in some cases where both a barber and clients were detained, "the clients have been let out, but they kept the barber" in custody.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“Then I will clean one ear and one nostril,” rejoined the barber promptly.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck