beard

Example Sentences

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If the CEO sports a beard, employees feel it’s then OK for them to do so too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“He changed his appearance and grew a beard because he had to look tough,” the sheriff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He’s wearing a gold sequin jacket over a fresh-pressed polka-dot shirt, fuchsia bell-bottoms and yellow trucker’s hat with an Appalachian-style beard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

One afternoon, I went to a coffee shop in Santa Monica where a middle-aged red-headed guy with a beard was playing Van Morrison songs on his guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“What we need, Nell—er, Penelope—is a confession,” Mr. Pinkerton declared, running a hand through his wild brown beard.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan