The article states: Combatants go to great lengths to prevail in bearding, which is the sport of growing and styling facial hair. The hirsute heroes of the reality show Whisker Wars were members of Beard Team USA, which faced off against rivals in local and international championships. Which phrase from the passage helps you understand the meaning of the word hirsute? A.growing and styling facial hair B.go to great lengths C.faced off against rivals D.heroes of the reality show

The phrase "hirsute heroes" in the passage helps understand the meaning of the word hirsute.