dreadlocks
Example Sentences
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Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Damon Landor had grown dreadlocks for nearly two decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
And the most obvious way to do that was to have Jones’ ample dreadlocks flowing behind him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
He presented prison guards with a copy of a 2017 court ruling stating that Rastafarians should be allowed to keep their dreadlocks in line with their religious beliefs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
His short dreadlocks are bed-tousled, and he’s standing yards away with the city at his back, holding his knees like he’s been running.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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