clothe

Example Sentences

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Happ, who spends several weeks a year helping feed and clothe the poor in Uganda, was an ideal representative for ADF to take on the banking industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 18, 2025

Feed the hungry, help the poor, heal the sick, house the homeless, clothe the naked, welcome strangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

During that year, families struggled to afford food, clothe their children and heat their homes.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

“Not only is food very expensive, but school supplies have also doubled in price. I also have to clothe my children and, above all, deal with their illnesses,” the 65-year-old said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

The dole is nineteen shillings and sixpence a week, the rent is six and six, and that leaves thirteen shillings to feed and clothe five people and keep us warm in the winter.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt