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a burly delivery man brought the furniture
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Seven burly latches along the case were easy to close, with no danger of getting snagged and flipping open—a risk with other protective case brands.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
German’s camera briefly captured footage of a burly man in a blue coat and jeans, walking along the bridge toward them.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Fernando Valenzuela’s famous windup involved rotating his slender legs and broad, burly chest, eyes gazing to the heavens.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
German’s camera briefly captured footage of a burly man in a blue coat and jeans, walking along the bridge toward them.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Fernando Valenzuela’s famous windup involved rotating his slender legs and broad, burly chest, eyes gazing to the heavens.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Burly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burly. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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burly
adjective
bur·ly
ˈbər-lē 
burlier; burliest
: strongly and heavily built
a burly man
burliness
noun
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