robe

Example Sentences

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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

King Charles will deliver the proposals from a golden throne in the House of Lords upper chamber while wearing the diamond-studded Imperial State Crown and a long crimson robe.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: With a luxuriously soft feel, this 100% cotton robe is one of our top picks in the category.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I tried once again to tear my robe, but the coarse burlap was loosely woven and gave too much slack.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri