barber

Example Sentences

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Early the following year, Raynella remarried David Leath, a local barber who, according to the News-Sentinel, was Ed Dossett’s best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In a barber shop in the centre of Hampton Vale, foreign affairs are on the mind of Muhammad Usman, 39.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

After one of the attacks, she explains, two men called into the shop and tried to intimidate her, saying they wanted the premises to set up a barber shop.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Ten out of 10,” infielder Alexander Hernandez said when describing Gonzalez’s barber skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

When his father left the shop, Ben said to his barber in what he hoped would pass for a voice of substance and command, “Just trim the sides, mister. Very lightly.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy