The straggly beard, combat trousers and walking boots were a far cry from the sharp suits and fashionable clothes he once favoured.
Times, Sunday Times
His clothes are dishevelled, his thinning hair and straggly beard are unkempt.
The Times Literary Supplement
For two people, you'll need about 1kg of mussels, with the straggly beards pulled off and the shells scrubbed to get rid of any barnacles.
Times, Sunday Times
Wizards can have long straggly beards.
Times, Sunday Times