overcoat
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He had slipped them into specially fitted, bottle-size pockets sewn into his overcoat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Trump, wearing a black overcoat, saluted as flag-draped coffins were removed from the back of a transport plane, according to photographs released by the White House said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Suddenly, a tall, lithe woman in a long overcoat stood up and made her way to the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
This year's unofficial fashion prize goes to Teyana Taylor and her shimmering black overcoat.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
He wore a long wool navy overcoat and occasionally let sparrows investigate the patch pockets.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Unquestioned leaders and servile followers tell us why the German army marched into Russia without overcoats — the leader had decreed that the campaign would be victorious by autumn, and that was that.
From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2024
“If you’re extremely short on space, two or three hooks on the inside of the entry door may be just enough to keep your overcoats ready for use and out of the way,” says Stout.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
Men coming home from work buried their chins in their overcoats and hurried toward warmth.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
