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shaggy

[shag-ee] / ˈʃæg i /


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It had one bathroom, shaggy carpet, a dilapidated deck and no dishwasher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And although their shaggy boughs somewhat resemble teddy bears, they’re sharp if you step too close.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Giant anteaters have black and white diagonal stripes, dense shaggy hair and super-sized snouts.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Rhodamnia zombi is described as a small to medium sized tree with large dark green leaves, shaggy bark, and fuzzy white flowers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

I stay where I am, gripping the shaggy strands of the carpet between my toes.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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