barber

Example Sentences

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After high school, he plans to go to an occupational school to learn more about being a barber.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

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

In the dry mountain winds, children returned from a Shiite religious celebration in Hermel and ran past the camp's store and barber shop to their ad hoc school.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“At ease, dependent,” the barber replied, his shears cutting deep swaths into Ben’s hair.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy