tousle

Example Sentences

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"Dear President Vladimir Putin," McCord says, gazing into the camera, her blonde waves tousled just so, "I'm so sorry that I was not your mother."

From Salon

His eyes, as red as the tousled hair on his head and the days-old stubble on his cheeks, welled up again when he was asked about his legacy.

From New York Times

She’s a brunette with a slight frame who rarely tousles her hair or wears heavy eyeliner.

From Los Angeles Times

And in a corner, partially obscured by a wall, a mattress lies on the floor, the sheets tousled on top.

From New York Times

In a postgame interview, Brady’s face was flushed, his hair tousled like a child coming in from the playground.

From New York Times