burly
Example Sentences
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Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated to head the Department of Homeland Security, is a burly former wrestler, a mixed martial arts fighter and a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Terekh’s partner at Fire Point is Denys Shtilerman, a burly entrepreneur from Odesa who founded the defense company in November 2022, nine months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
“I’m in my 18th year at Chili’s,” Paquette, a burly, genial guy, told me.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
A burly man in his mid-50s who wears short-sleeved polo shirts emblazoned with the company name, Maloney Jr. has been around his dad’s shop since he was 8.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025
A burly stranger shuffled through the back door.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The Tale of Despereaux
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