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raincoat

[rayn-koht] / ˈreɪnˌkoʊt /


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Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

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

Miner recommends a waterproof outer layer, like a raincoat, to keep the lower layers dry.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024

How Boo has rain boots and a raincoat and books and toys there.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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

They slept under the open sky, but when a light drizzle fell, Ms Estalicas and her family wrapped themselves up in plastic bags because they did not have raincoats.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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

Although clothes were hard to obtain in Germany, Kappe offered to use his access to a two-story warehouse that was well stocked with suits, overcoats, raincoats, hats, underwear, luggage, shoes, and boots.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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