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raincoat

[rayn-koht] / ˈreɪnˌkoʊt /


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Oldman loves returning to “Slow Horses” every year and says that as long as Apple is willing to “keep writing those checks, I’m not ready to hang up my dirty raincoat just yet.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

There may be just a chance of some light rain or drizzle for fans as they leave the ground - so you might want to take your raincoat!

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2024

Later, she danced with a yellow raincoat over her head.

From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024

Gaunt men and “children, big-eyed and thin,” walked up and clutched the rabbi’s raincoat.

From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2024

Our money was gone, and we weren’t any richer, except for the raincoat and bananas and bag of beads that Teashop Aunty had given us.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman

Chinese authorities were sending additional disaster relief like food, raincoats and rubber boats to the region, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

It is found in a wide range of items, including medical devices, toys, shower curtains, and raincoats.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

He was born in Dublin where his father ran a successful company making raincoats.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

Our second suggestion is to find ways to help put raincoats on those at whom the firehose of falsehood is being directed.

From Salon ● May 27, 2025

Some of Mama’s friends would come early to help; Merry would take a nap; Tidings would show Mr. Johnson how to shake out raincoats and where to hang them.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles


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