Example Sentences

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The National Sheep Association has been lobbying the UK government to reverse its decision which, it says, could leave up to 1.5m sheep unshorn.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The “articles of faith” that Sikhs wear include: kesh, or unshorn hair; kanga, a small comb; a steel bracelet called a kara; the kirpan, which resembles a small knife; and underwear known as kachera.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

However, their Sikh faith requires them in part to maintain unshorn hair and beards, which conflicted with the Marine Corps’ standard grooming policy for boot camp for newly enlisted recruits, which lasts 13 weeks.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2022

He found the criers with clarion voices and told them to muster the unshorn Akhaians in full assembly.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer