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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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She also wore a black durag over her trademark blonde hair, before removing it to show tight dreadlocks – the same style as Cameron.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

That meant artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany had to painstakingly join approximately 100 separate dreadlocks into the sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

The young programmer—sporting dreadlocks and a nose ring at the time—was one of Twitter’s co-founders and served as its CEO until 2008, when he was pushed out amid concerns he was distracted by his hobbies.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

Piper’s old enemy bowed his head, braided bones clattering in his dreadlocks.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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