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
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
Amrit Kaur, a Sikh teacher who grew up in Quebec and who wears a turban, is one of the appellants in the case.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 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
"Uh, okay, it's all right," said Somkit, averting his eyes as he wound the towel around Pong's head like a turban.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Their turbans and beards are important symbols of their faith and culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
Singh himself owns turbans in more than a 100 shades.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
“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
Men with long beards and crisp turbans hung off the sides, pointing in their direction.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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