ruff

Example Sentences

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The comedian arrived dressed as Queen Elizabeth I, in a white cape and gown with a ruff around his neck.

From BBC • May 12, 2024

It can be ruff for some postal workers — especially when they’re dealing with dogs in California.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Soften the edges of the planting with a ruff of Japanese forest grass.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Its enormous fur collar framed her face like some kind of modern-day ruff and gave her presence heightened significance.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

He had never seen a ruff in flight before; nor was the moment long enough for him to make a careful identification.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell