bristles
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An exquisite anthology of Cohn’s writing from his early days through the present, “Corner Boy” bristles with the electric, contrarian voice of a working cultural critic.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Paul “PB” Branson, who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May, bristles at the thought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
His wife hated the new bristles, but he let them grow fuller and wilder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
We gather her keen interest isn’t entirely touristy but also, because Hinds is so good, that his wisecracks about religion — which she bristles at — have a basis in something personal, too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
I see my wilderness home muddy with wallows and stippled with pig bristles.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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