burly
Example Sentences
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"We need the Americans' support," said Fritz, a burly, bearded man with the flag of Alberta -- western Canada's oil-rich province -- draped around his shoulders.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
Terekh’s partner at Fire Point is Denys Shtilerman, a burly entrepreneur from Odesa who founded the defense company in November 2022, nine months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
A burly bearded man in a blue tunic moved swiftly through grassy stubble on a windswept road in rural Damascus, collecting bones with his bare hands.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Officers have sniped about his burly build, tendency to smile during interviews and other eccentricities.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
“Tell thet to somebody ain’t got no sense,” said the big burly one.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The Tale of Despereaux
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