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ruff

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as in plait

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Recent Examples of ruff In comparison, Martha's male peach golden pheasant has a lot of white set off by a light, shiny golden breast and body and a full peachy ruff, while the females have a much duller coloring. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 However, around eight to 12 weeks, certain features, like a fluffy tail, ear tufts, fur between the toes, and a developing neck ruff, can indicate a longhaired future. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 For the Eastern grouse hunter, the large numbers of ruffs in these limited areas of the Northwest may be overwhelming, and there are very few ruffed grouse hunters. — Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025 The package, which includes bespoke labels, a silk scarf, and a paper ruff that goes around the neck of the bottle, explores the theme of Black dandyism and is unequivocally stunning. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ruff

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Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026

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Whereas the early ceremonies prominently featured nonscientists, political figures, and fringe thinkers, the majority of subsequent recipients have been academic researchers.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fringe

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After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

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