coat

Example Sentences

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The African leopard found across most of sub-Saharan Africa shows extraordinary variation in coat colour, body size and skull shape.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

The new surface isn’t plastic like a typical pool lining, which is easier to cut, but is more like a coarse coat of paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

‘If you’ve saved for something — whether it’s a beautiful coat, a vacation or once-in-a-lifetime tickets — you should spend your money on what matters to you.’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The island's distinctive white colour comes from bird droppings - also known as guano - which coat the surface and give it a distinctive smell.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Midnight will tell you. His breathing will be harsh, labored. Sweat will make his coat shine. But, Will”—Caesar’s hands rest on my knee—“if you ask him, Midnight will give you his heart.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes