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a burly delivery man brought the furniture
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One whack and the burly guard or crime boss henchman is knocked out for the rest of the caper.
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Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The episode leaves burly men and small, scared children huddled together in the cavity of an upturned wagon.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s a reason the burly, Tundra warrior still holds its own as the elder statesman of its class.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The burly Michigan product can hold his own in a phone booth, and his toughness and strong push help overcome his physical limitations.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The episode leaves burly men and small, scared children huddled together in the cavity of an upturned wagon.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s a reason the burly, Tundra warrior still holds its own as the elder statesman of its class.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The burly Michigan product can hold his own in a phone booth, and his toughness and strong push help overcome his physical limitations.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Burly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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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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