beard-stroking
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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As the emperor, Li has few martial arts moves but many opportunities for beard-stroking gravitas.
From Los Angeles Times
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is none too happy with a recent “beard-stroking” piece on her 2020 election chances by Politico’s Natasha Korecki.
From Washington Times
The Massachusetts Democrat sent out a fundraising email this week that blasted “tired, beard-stroking opinion pieces masquerading as smart political analysis.”
From Washington Times
“We’re used to the tired, beard-stroking opinion pieces masquerading as smart political analysis.”
From Washington Times
It was a Comic Con for beard-stroking music geeks, all set to a soundtrack of Mr. Joel’s greatest hits.
From New York Times
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