doff

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The sellout crowd, which had long been on its feet, continuing cheering, eventually drawing Kershaw back out onto the field to doff his cap in appreciation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

When they arrive, there is a ceremonial greeting, where the Lords doff their black bicorn hats and the Commons representatives acknowledge this by bowing.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

Ms. Stewart’s short chain mail Chanel dress was a fighting mix of armor and crystals, but what really made news was her decision to doff her Christian Louboutin stilettos and walk up the stairs barefoot.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

As Woods made his way up the 18th hole, his emotions apparent, he did not pause as he crossed the ancient Swilcan Bridge, though he did doff his cap to the cheering crowd.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

We were required to doff our hats as the warder walked by.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela