muss up
Example Sentences
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As the world’s biggest fan of Peter Watkins’s twisted and superb “Edvard Munch,” I harbor a soft spot for filmmakers who muss up the perfectly coifed looks and reassuring habits of biographical films.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2021
The customary thing would be for him to play some uncustomary role in a hit HBO series, or get into a Marvel project or something where he’d have to muss up his hair.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2021
THE IMPACT: Try not to muss up all of Jimmy Garoppolo’s and Jacoby Brisset’s hard work.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2016
Engendered in this kind of kiss is a practical respect for the queen’s artistry—you don’t want to muss up the makeup.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2013
He would give anything to be with her now, to muss up her hair once more and watch her make a face, to hear her finish a sentence with him.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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