Example Sentences

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He didn’t have to make the gesture; but it’s a measure of his decency that he doffed his hat to her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

After the video, Kershaw stepped out of the far end of the dugout and doffed his cap to the crowd before the game resumed with the White Sox leading 4-2.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Coach Prime doffed his hat to the crowd and took a bow before a 90-something long-time fan literally kicked things off with her right foot as numerous former Colorado players looked on.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Scarlet-robed soldiers in the palace courtyard presented arms and doffed their bearskin hats in a royal salute.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2022

As Pollard and his horse moved past the grandstand, hundreds of men spontaneously rose together and doffed their hats to him, their eyes shining.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand