turban
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He told officers his turban had been knocked off and that he had been injured.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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
He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
Harry was just helping himself to a baked potato when Professor Quirrell came sprinting into the hall, his turban askew and terror on his face.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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In France there has been a ban on wearing any conspicuous religious symbols, including headscarves, turbans and kippas, in schools for more than 20 years.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
She’s in one of her signature turbans — this one has a third eye front and center — and holds a cane in the shape of a black cat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
“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
The others wore loincloths and turbans and a few wore shirts, but as the day wore on they doffed their shirts, one by one, until all were as our men.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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