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
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
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
The burly guard wore his hair in long, ropy dreadlocks.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
