robe

Example Sentences

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Sedaris, 69, enjoys wearing the robe because some people treat him more nicely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

There’s so much decorum among judges, this infamous brotherhood of the robe, that keeps them from directly criticizing one another.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Modeled after a monk’s robe and a nun’s habit, Holmes combined Christian inspiration with the miniskirt trend, which some people found fun, while others labeled it offensive.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Draped in an Ipswich Town Football Club robe, he was greeted by a warm reception from the 18,000-strong crowd.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Unable to sleep, he would put on his robe and slippers and walk down to the situation room in the White House basement.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin