braided
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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During a strike, she said, she would carefully explain to her daughter — a 7-year-old with long, braided hair and a Labubu plush toy swinging from her red backpack — what the teachers were demanding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
One theory is that the moniker emerged from a cowpoke misinterpretation of the Spanish word galón, for braided hat-bands.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Caporale also suggests swapping the traditional maraschino cherry garnish for something more elevated, like a braided twist of citrus peels.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
In June, Prada courted controversy after it showcased sandals that had an open-toe braided pattern that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri sandals made in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Long hair, often braided into crowns, was stylish with Russian women of the time.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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