cowboy
Example Sentences
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Around us our classmates were guessing, and I thought Serina had it when she pointed out that the professor’s shoes were rhinestone-encrusted cowboy boots, but apparently that was on-trend for the seventies.
From Literature
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He once sneaked home a copy of Zane Grey’s classic Western, “Riders of the Purple Sage,” and envisioned his future as a type of freewheeling cowboy.
Two cowboys were the first ones off the train.
From Literature
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But singer Liam Gallagher has repeatedly criticised the Hall of Fame, previously saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
From BBC
The waterfront residence was previously described as being the perfect place to “channel your ‘hippie cowboy,’” according to an old listing.
From MarketWatch
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