as in threw (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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Maybe there was closeness born of societal pressure to put on a good show for an intrusive world or to please a queen and prince.—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Grab your boots, put on a hat, and catch some action.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Another element that Brockett hopes will stand out to viewers this year is a conscious effort invoke old-school Hollywood glamour as a theme that extends through the night, on the set and in the frocks and formal wear donned by guests.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Portman donned one of the original Givenchy versions on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in 2006, while Wicked star Grande modeled a recreation in Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2019 campaign, Fashionista reported.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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People, sports and society are all worse off because of legal gambling, which benefits only a handful of sports books that have rigged the system in their favor and are raking in cash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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From trade to health care, from energy to immigration, everything was stolen and rigged in order to drain the wealth out of the productive, hardworking people who make our country great, who make our country run.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Slipped (on or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipped%20%28on%20or%20into%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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