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cowboy

[kou-boi] / ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ /


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People wearing cowboy hats and sombreros peppered the audience chamber.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

If you’ve wondered what would happen when a garage-rocker cowboy is joined by a punk who likes the Western wail of steel guitars, look no further than “Blame the Clown.”

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

A tasselled blue Texan-style ensemble -- complete with a cowboy hat for the robot -- and a retro silver puffer jacket were among the looks showcased at the event on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

At the very least, you need a rhinestone-studded cowboy hat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

I had seen pictures of cowboys in books and magazines, and this fellow didn’t exactly look like a cowboy.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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