overcoat
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He became a fixture on television news, wearing either military style tactical gear or a long, double-breasted green overcoat with wide lapels that critics said was meant to echo Nazi German military garb.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 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
Tucked into a pocket, the muslin pouch has kept my wool winter overcoat smelling fresh—and reminding me of Paris—all season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Robert Pattinson wore an all-black suit and overcoat to replicate the look of his character, Bruce Wayne, but the standout outfit was Zoë Kravitz's.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024
Fie stood in his moleskin overcoat, with Fang the boarhound at his heels, looking impatient to start.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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
The mostly monochrome looks featured rich leather dresses, skirts and overcoats, made cozy with layered, twisting knitwear.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
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
Maddie and the other WAAFs in her barracks still hadn’t got proper uniforms, but as it was winter, they had been issued RAF overcoats—men’s overcoats.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
