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curly

[kur-lee] / ˈkɜr li /


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I was more stressed than usual before my meditation session, because the researchers had instructed me to avoid coffee and hair gel—directions I found problematic for both my reporting focus and my curly hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After her cancer went into remission, she wanted to restore her long curly hair and began taking biotin supplements after reading about them online.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

A bespectacled researcher who often twirls his curly hair, Amodei authors lengthy documents philosophizing about the importance of AI safety and is known for his deliberate approach to problem solving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

I may be clueless about stuff like how to manage my curly hair or the steps to the TikTok dances Avery, Eliana, and Jade all know.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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