bristle
Example Sentences
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"But no, the war is still ongoing," said the strong-armed baker, sporting a short bristle of beard.
From Barron's
We gather her keen interest isn’t entirely touristy but also, because Hinds is so good, that his wisecracks about religion — which she bristles at — have a basis in something personal, too.
From Los Angeles Times
His wife hated the new bristles, but he let them grow fuller and wilder.
“He’s still accusing us of cheating, and I didn’t like it,” Kennedy bristled.
Kevin Durant this week bristled at constant complaints at the lack of All-Star Game efforts by veteran US stars, urging a reporter to "ask the Europeans and the World Team if they want to compete."
From Barron's
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