Example Sentences

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A lone shepherd respectfully doffs his hat as he finds himself in the presence of an angel trailing a long message: “I bring you tidings of great joy . . . ”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

She changes out of her scrubs, doffs her shoes and showers before venturing through the shared house.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2021

The crowd salute him with the warmth he deserves, and he doffs his cap in thanks.

From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2019

In a foundational scene of monotheism, Moses doffs his kicks to approach the burning bush; shoes are, by their pedestrian nature, unfit for holy ground.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 14, 2019

He gradually gives up his elegant tastes and habits, doffs his poetical and professional suit of black, assumes a russet or rather dusty garb, and enters into the gross enjoyments of common, vulgar birds.

From Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies by Irving, Washington