turban
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He remains true to his Punjabi roots, wears his turban as a sign of pride, and sings in his mother tongue.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Khamenei's coffin had been carried into the complex earlier -- simply draped in a flag of the Islamic republic and with his black turban placed on top.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Amrit Kaur, a Sikh teacher who grew up in Quebec and who wears a turban, is one of the appellants in the case.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
Images of him in his austere wardrobe—a turban, clerical robes and a long, graying beard—appeared in offices, on billboards and murals throughout the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The man with the beard and the turban was almost out of flowers.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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The latter wore turbans and robes and spoke Arabic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Their turbans and beards are important symbols of their faith and culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
And, even without recognition, their envoys - in signature traditional turbans and tunics - are among the world's most frequent flyers, jetting to meetings in many capitals.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2023
“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Then there were more responsible councillors in extraordinary hats, some of which were like tea- cosies, some turbans, some bird wings, some muffs.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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