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coat

[koht] / koʊt /






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The African leopard found across most of sub-Saharan Africa shows extraordinary variation in coat colour, body size and skull shape.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

Despite a recent multi-million dollar renovation, including a fresh coat of blue paint, the historic structure continues to face issues - most prominently algae turning the water a bright shade of green.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The new surface isn’t plastic like a typical pool lining, which is easier to cut, but is more like a coarse coat of paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

‘If you’ve saved for something — whether it’s a beautiful coat, a vacation or once-in-a-lifetime tickets — you should spend your money on what matters to you.’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

I must have torn it up in my coat pocket after my interview and then done my best to forget about it.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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