Example Sentences

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The team exposed the hoodless shrimp to shock waves from other shrimp and found that they became disoriented and lost motor control of their limbs, sometimes permanently, an indicator of brain damage.

From Scientific American • Jul. 14, 2022

But in reality, the guys who welcomed me were hoodless, in their street clothes.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2019

Suddenly, a wiry man stood hoodless in front of them, wagging his cigar.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

It was simply a shorter cloak than had been worn, and it was hoodless; for the great curled wigs with heavy locks well over the shoulders made hoods superfluous; and even impossible, for men's wear.

From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse

Perches for hawks, in form like unto a crutch, were placed behind his chair; for these birds were usually taught to sit hoodless in the evening among company undisturbed.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John